Summary:
Moon Travel Guides was founded in 1973 with a mission to advocate for independent, active, and conscious travel. We started out with guides to Asia printed by founder Bill Dalton on a Xerox machine—and nowadays, we’re the #1 publisher of travel guides to the Americas and have expanded our coverage globally. We’re published by Avalon Travel, a Hachette Book Group company. Our program is simple: Wherever we cover, we prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably; we look for authors who share those values and are excited to share their destinations with the world.

We are seeking an Acquisitions Editor to manage scheduling, editorial development, manuscript delivery, and author recruitment for our wide-ranging list of travel guides. Responsible for about 20 titles per year, the Acquisitions Editor will be overseeing the revision of successful and ever-evolving titles, as well as signing new authors to write the locally informed, strategic, and sustainability-conscious guides for which Moon is known. This is a dynamic and creative role that requires strong developmental editing, organization, communication, and project management skills to bring in and shape high-quality travel content—in the form of text, maps, and photos—on tight schedules. In addition, the Acquisitions Editor should have a keen understanding of the business of publishing, delving into market trends, sales analysis, and reader feedback to inform decisions.

The ideal candidate would have previous experience signing authors and developing editorial products and content, be adept at managing writers for long-term projects, have excellent project management, critical thinking, and communication skills, and be very familiar with Moon Travel Guides. A love of travel is essential, and being an avid guidebook user is very helpful.

Moon is committed to publishing books that give travelers the information they need to have unforgettable journeys, whether they are headed somewhere close to home or going on a far-flung trip of a lifetime. The Acquisitions Editor is essential to making that happen.

Specific responsibilities:

• Draft revision plans and confirm revision schedules with authors
• Recruit new authors and work with potential authors on proposals
• Research the market and destinations of assigned projects, including analyzing competing titles
• Present titles at acquisitions committee meetings
• Negotiate contract terms with authors and agents
• Enter title data into HBG systems and run P&Ls for assigned projects
• Coordinate with managing editor and Production, Cartography, and Marketing departments to ensure quality of assigned projects
• Understand, develop, and implement the applicable Moon series guidelines on all projects
• Keep up with trends and changes in travel and travel guidebooks
• Manage special book projects as needed

Essential skills and experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous developmental editing experience
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• Strong track record of delivering well-executed projects on schedule
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office on both Mac and Windows platforms and a fearless attitude toward technology
• At least four years of publishing or related experience

Application
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.