Acquisitions Editor 1

Overview

At Corwin, we believe that all children can learn and that all means ALL. We believe that knowing our impact is a privilege and a responsibility. We believe that education is the cornerstone of a just, stable, and thriving society. We believe in the fierce urgency of now - it is reflected daily in our work and our actions. We believe that every child deserves a great education, not by chance, but by design.

Our stakeholders are learners all over the world who we invest in and want to see live rich, abundant lives through education. We love that being an independent, privately held, family-owned company—under our parent company, SAGE—allows us to offer resources and services that come from a deep-welled vision about the purpose of education. We are sustained by our long legacy of visionary and courageous publications.

Corwin seeks an experienced publishing professional to acquire and develop professional development books and related resources in the field of K-12 mathematics and science/STEM education. This person will play a key role in the strategic shaping and support of Corwin’s prominent and esteemed Corwin Math imprint and its growing science list. Join a purposeful team of professionals committed to helping educators deliver high-quality, culturally sustaining, and socially just education to all young people. This is a full-time position and may be done remotely, with occasional travel.

You will make an impact because you:

• are a dynamic, energetic, engaged individual with excellent developmental editing and communication skills. You can guide authors in distilling sophisticated information into various digestible formats for multiple audiences.

• care deeply about improving educational opportunities for all children and the teachers and leaders who serve them.

• know how to cultivate and sustain trusting and authentic relationships over time

• practice cultural competence by using self-awareness, sensitivity, skills, and knowledge to navigate relationships across differences.

• care deeply about building a long-term acquisitions strategy for publishing courageous books and other resources that honor and center the diverse voices of educators in the K-12 mathematics and science education field.

• desire to be a championing member a tight-knit community of authors, practitioners, and publishing professionals.

• are an innovative problem solver who searches for ways to improve and modernize publishing practices.

• are an excellent learner with a curiosity and hunger to explore a variety of topics; you are intrigued by the prospect of creative problem-solving.

• are a collaborator with the desire and experience helping authors find and clarify their vision and voice, coaching them to broadcast their message and platform through a variety of media, beyond a single book. Experience in developmental editing is key.

• demonstrate an independent approach to your work and have a tenacious disposition for scouting and attracting authors with top potential.

• adopt change and can readily adjust in an ever-changing industry, always considering multiple modalities of content delivery.

To express interest in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the role.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Work with Publisher to strategically grow and support Corwin’s industry-leading K-12 math and science/STEM education Professional Development list by acquiring, developing, publishing, and launching a designated number of books (at least 6) and related products each year.

• Supporting publisher with development, project management, and design of several additional books on the Math and Science/STEM list.

• Working with established authors as well as placing emphasis on finding fresh voices and new points of view that represent the gender and racial diversity of the education field.

• Negotiate contracts with authors once projects are approved.

• Building close partnerships with authors and coaching them through visioning, writing, and publishing process to achieve a shared vision of their work.

• Considering interior design and display elements and multimedia ancillaries to create best-in-class professional development books.

• Through a variety of media (videos, newsletters, podcast, social media, virtual meetings/webinars) and in close collaboration with authors and Corwin colleagues, cultivate and sustain a close-knit community that brings value to authors, expands brand recognition, and increases the impact of the Corwin Math and science brands.

• Stay abreast of and communicate trends, innovations, and best practices in education that inform acquisitions, sales, and marketing strategies.

• Collaborate with Corwin editorial, marketing, and sales colleagues to grow a high-quality and profitable publishing program and meet company objectives through participation in departmental and cross-departmental meetings.

• Represent Corwin at inter-company meetings as well as educational workshops, meetings, and conferences, both virtually and in-person. Travel is expected approximately 15% of the time.

• Cultivate partnerships with educational organizations for the purposes of co-publishing, marketing, and distribution opportunities.

• Lead, mentor, and manage colleagues who may include editorial assistants and interns.

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• 3-4 years content development and/or publishing experience and 1+ years as an Acquisitions Editor, preferable. K-12 teaching experience will also be considered.

• Knowledge of acquisitions, editorial, and production processes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated editorial and content development skills and experience

• Self-directed, able to create a plan, prioritize initiatives, and both independently and within teams, complete goals to established timelines

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with multiple moving parts at the same time

• A creative approach, you relish the ability to experiment and try new things

• Great teammate who values collaboration and brings a willingness to learn from authors and colleagues.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of the K-12 field with particular knowledge of trends, innovations, and best practices in mathematics and science education with a value for educational equity for all students

• Proven acquisitions and a network in K-12 mathematics and science education

• Experience working in a K-12 setting as a teacher or administrator

• Management and leadership experience

SAGE U.S. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Charter

SAGE Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want SAGE to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.