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Executive Acquisitions Editor
  • Job Number: 24958
  • Functional Area: Publishing
  • Department: MIT Press
  • School Area: Libraries, MIT Press, Tech Review
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Posting Description

EXECUTIVE ACQUISITIONS EDITOR, BRAIN AND LIFE SCIENCES, MIT Press, to focus on acquiring 20–25 high-impact trade and professional titles, annually, that deepen public understanding of neuroscience, psychology, biology, and related fields; commission innovative and field-defining books for general, professional, and academic audiences; build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, researchers, and prospective authors, especially at MIT and peer institutions; conduct market and field research to identify publishing opportunities aligned with emerging scientific trends; evaluate proposals and manuscripts, oversee peer review, and guide authors through revisions and publication; present titles to the editorial board and collaborate with production, marketing, and sales teams; represent MIT Press at conferences and on campus; build reputation and visibility for the list; supervise and mentor junior acquisitions staff.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of editorial experience, including trade publishing, familiarity with the brain and life sciences and the academic publishing landscape, excellent editorial judgment, communication, and negotiation skills; proven ability to manage multiple projects with strategic and commercial insight. PREFERRED: strong acquisitions track record, a wide professional network, and deep knowledge of the life sciences. Job #24958-10

The MIT Press is based in Cambridge, MA and offers both in-office and remote working options.

5/23/2025