Editor (Publishing) Job at Church Pension Group, New York, NY

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  • Church Pension Group
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Description Department: Church Publishing Inc Job Type: Regular Full Time Education Level: BA/BS Required Years Experience: 5 Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) was founded in 1918 as the Church Hymnal Corporation, a nonprofit affiliate of the Church Pension Group. Today, CPI's professionals produce about 50 new books and resources each year, and manage a portfolio of more than 2,600 active products, many sold worldwide. The Editor will primarily acquire and edit books across imprints (Morehouse Publishing and Church Publishing), work to support liturgical work management and developmental editing as needed. This position will generate ideas, reach out to potential authors, work with partners in line with the overall identity of the publishing house. This position will work closely with authors to develop content and shepherd projects from acquisition to publication and beyond, ensuring a successful publication defined by revenue goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration. Acquire and edit 12 trade and professional books a year and manage liturgical works. Developmentally edit manuscripts as is needed across lists. Prepare necessary editorial and acquisitions packets including descriptions, selling points and comparative titles. Write copy. Adhere to metadata guidelines in the presentation of information to sales accounts. Ensure on time delivery of manuscripts to production, meeting publication schedules. Manage permissions as necessary. Manage author communications, negotiating CPI needs. Facilitate contractual agreements. Work closely with marketing to maximize sales and build the academic brand. Present at sales conferences and attend conferences and book fairs as necessary. Knowledge or interest in faith-based publishing a plus. Commitment to diversity and inclusion. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experienced in book acquisitions and manuscript editing. Excellent communication skills-written, oral, editing, and presentation. Must have the ability to travel as needed. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE B.S. or B.A. required, advanced degree in related field preferred. 5+ years of editorial experience in a book publishing company

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Currently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in CPG's office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Church Pension Group employees must maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment always. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment. Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 Join us and Create A Better Future For Yourself! Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees: Medical (including Vision) Dental Supplemental Dental Core Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees: Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting) Employee Life Insurance Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax) Business Travel Accident Insurance Worker's Compensation Employee Assistance Program Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years) Retiree life insurance Elective Benefits available to eligible employees: 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Commuter Benefits New York's 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents) Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees Maternity/Paternity Leave available to eligible employees Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas. EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply. Church Pension Group

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Remote job, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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