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Macmillan Learning is hiring a Senior Editor, TOR to acquire and edit original adult science fiction and fantasy titles, particularly space operas and epic fantasies. The role involves managing the publishing process from acquisitions through to marketing, collaborating closely with authors, design teams, and sales forces, and maintaining industry relationships.

Highlights

Acquire and edit 10-15 original adult science fiction and fantasy books annually, focusing on space operas and epic fantasies.
Manage all stages of publishing, including marketing, publicity, design coordination, and production facilitation.
Collaborate closely with authors on editing, positioning, cover design, and publishing timelines.
Evaluate manuscript submissions and provide second-read feedback for colleagues.
Present titles to national account representatives and effectively communicate key selling points to sales, publicity, and marketing teams.
Write galley copy, catalog descriptions, and cover copy, and deliver presentations to sales forces.
Maintain and expand relationships with literary agents and agencies.
Require extensive knowledge of publishing workflows and strong editing skills.
Preferred managerial experience and excellent literary agent contacts.
Compensation ranges between $80,000 and $90,000 annually.

Senior Editor, TOR Full Description

Senior Editor, TOR

Job Category: Editorial

Requisition Number: SENIO003225

Full-Time

120 Broadway

New York, NY 10271, USA

Job Details

Description

Tor Publishing Group is looking to hire a senior editor to publish fantasy and science fiction. This role will primarily acquire for the Tor Books imprint, with additional opportunities to acquire and work across all TPG imprints, including Tor, Nightfire, Bramble and Tordotcom Publishing.

We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels.

What you'll do:

Acquire and edit approximately 10 - 15 original adult SFF titles a year. Be familiar with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies.
Be part of a collaborative team and be involved in every part of the publishing process, including contributing to marketing and publicity campaigns as needed, coordinating with art and design teams, facilitating production with managing ed and authors, etc.
Be a leader and positive influence within the Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan teams.
Work closely with authors during editing process and every stage of publishing thereafter, including close collaboration on discussions of positioning, cover, marketing, timelines, and other publishing needs.
Read and evaluate submissions from industry contacts, and provide second-reads for publisher and teammates.
Brief the cover designer on look, tone, and content of your titles; ensure the cover conveys specific positioning; negotiate all jacket concerns between designer, literary agent, and author.
Present selected titles to the national account reps each season at launch meetings.
Determine key selling points for all launches and convey them to the sales force, publicity, and marketing teams.
Create sharp, persuasive, tailored pitches for every stage of the publishing process, including acquisitions pitch, galley copy, presentation to the sales force, for blurb mailings, etc.
Actively seek to expand and nurture new and existing relationships with agents and agencies throughout the industry.

What you'll bring:

Extensive knowledge of publishing workflow
Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies
Managerial experience preferred
Excellent literary agent contacts
Strong editing skills
Ability to write galley, catalog, flap/cover copy
Public speaking: ability to present titles to sales force

Ideal Experience:

5+ years publishing or equivalent experience

This role will have an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

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Original Job Description

Senior Editor, TOR

Job Category: Editorial

Requisition Number: SENIO003225

Full-Time

120 Broadway

New York, NY 10271, USA

Job Details

Description

What you'll do:

Acquire and edit approximately 10 - 15 original adult SFF titles a year. Be familiar with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies.
Be part of a collaborative team and be involved in every part of the publishing process, including contributing to marketing and publicity campaigns as needed, coordinating with art and design teams, facilitating production with managing ed and authors, etc.
Be a leader and positive influence within the Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan teams.
Work closely with authors during editing process and every stage of publishing thereafter, including close collaboration on discussions of positioning, cover, marketing, timelines, and other publishing needs.
Read and evaluate submissions from industry contacts, and provide second-reads for publisher and teammates.
Brief the cover designer on look, tone, and content of your titles; ensure the cover conveys specific positioning; negotiate all jacket concerns between designer, literary agent, and author.
Present selected titles to the national account reps each season at launch meetings.
Determine key selling points for all launches and convey them to the sales force, publicity, and marketing teams.
Create sharp, persuasive, tailored pitches for every stage of the publishing process, including acquisitions pitch, galley copy, presentation to the sales force, for blurb mailings, etc.
Actively seek to expand and nurture new and existing relationships with agents and agencies throughout the industry.

What you'll bring:

Extensive knowledge of publishing workflow
Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies
Managerial experience preferred
Excellent literary agent contacts
Strong editing skills
Ability to write galley, catalog, flap/cover copy
Public speaking: ability to present titles to sales force

Ideal Experience:

5+ years publishing or equivalent experience

This role will have an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000.

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