http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/jobs/ The most efficient and effective place for publishing employers and job-seekers to find each other en-us 2009-11-21T02:21:41+00:00 Publishers Marketplace Publishers Lunch hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/images/PM_rssimg.gif http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/ http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6266 An inspiration and mentor to others in the Children’s editorial group, the Editorial Director will originate key projects (books, formats, and custom titles) that are distinctive and profitable and that speak directly to their end consumer. In this role, the Editorial Director will enhance Chronicle Books’ publishing program as a whole and that of the Children’s group in particular, increasing revenues and profitability in this category and helping to establish the company’s reputation as ... Chronicle Books 2009-11-19T23:43:09+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6265 Project Editor John Wiley & Sons, Inc 2009-11-19T14:33:39+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6052 Springer Science+Business Media is one of the most prestigious international scientific publishers of books, journals, and electronic media today, with subsidiaries and representatives all over the world. Its publications range from medicine to all fields of life sciences, and from mathematics to engineering. Wherever scientific research is carried out, highly qualified experts count themselves among Springer's authors, including a large number of Nobel prize winners. Around ... Springer 2009-11-18T02:34:36+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6263 We seek a book publicity manager with at least three years' experience promoting cooking or food books. Experience with premium-priced books is desirable. This is a freelance contract position supporting a single, high-end book title scheduled for release in Oct. 2010, so duration of work is expected to be about 18 months at roughly one-quarter-time level of effort on average, but ramping to nearly full-time in the autumn of 2010. Responsibilities include: assuming principal ... Intellectual Ventures 2009-11-18T00:47:04+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6264 We seek a book sales agent with at least three years' experience selling cooking or food books into special sales channels, including specialty bookstores, culinary schools, national and regional cooking equipment store chains, and luxury item channels. This is a freelance contract position supporting a single, premium book title scheduled for release in Oct. 2010, so duration of work is expected to be about one year at roughly one-quarter-time level of effort on ... Intellectual Ventures 2009-11-18T00:32:58+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6219 Palgrave Macmillan is seeking an editor of nonfiction general-interest books, with emphasis on politics, current events, and religion. Major Responsibilities: Acquire and edit 15-20 new titles per year Writing launch sheets, tip sheets, catalog copy, jacket copy and audio presentations Coordination and collaboration with production, sales, marketing, publicity and other departments Supervision of a (shared) editorial assistant Required Skills / Knowledge: Strong relationships with ... Palgrave Macmillan 2009-11-16T16:29:39+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6261 Director, Northwestern University Press. Northwestern University is seeking a dynamic and innovative publishing professional to lead the University Press. The Director will explore new business models, including electronic publishing and collaborative projects, while sustaining the Press's traditional strengths. The University Press has a staff of 14 professionals and publishes 50 to 60 titles per year in several disciplines of the humanities. Responsibilities: Reporting to the ... Northwestern University 2009-11-16T16:22:21+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=5652 The Marketing Director is responsible for leading the design and execution of marketing campaigns for selected fiction and non-fiction titles on the Harper list. This is an extremely hands on position and will require creative big picture thinking as well as detailed follow through. Specific duties for assigned titles include (but are not limited to): HarperCollins Publishers 2009-11-13T22:17:23+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6260 Nicholas Brealey Publishing is seeking an energetic and results-oriented Sales Director to work in our small, friendly Boston office in the Back Bay. This key team member will be responsible for proactively and profitably driving sales through all distribution channels, including trade/retail, special/direct markets, and increasingly through digital outlets. In addition to understanding the ins-and-outs of the publishing retail trade—and the sales mechanics and processes that go with ... Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2009-11-13T21:41:11+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6257 Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barnes & Noble is seeking a dynamic, Vice-President, Publisher for our Sterling Innovation Division. Sterling Innovation is our direct-to-retailer publisher of bargain product encompassing books, stationery, calendars and gift items. Our imprints include Fall River Press, Metro Books, ecosystem and Silver Lining. The Vice-President, Publisher, Sterling Innovation will be responsible for leading, developing and growing this ... Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 2009-11-13T19:31:19+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6256 Basic Books seeks an Assistant or Associate Editor to work with the Editorial Director in a busy, dynamic office environment. The Perseus Books Group 2009-11-12T19:53:33+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6255 We're looking to add a person with a minimum of 2-3 years of book publicity experience to our publicity department. Title and salary are open to discussion. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and a good writer, and will have solid media contacts as well as a track record of national and major-market print and broadcast bookings. Experience securing bookstore events and scheduling author tours is also required. Da Capo Press / Da Capo Lifelong Books 2009-11-12T17:59:08+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6208 ABRAMS is seeking a creative, outgoing individual with proven media contacts and a solid foundation in book publicity to join their dynamic publicity team. The Publicist will be responsible for successfully publicizing numerous books each season for the Abrams Adult imprint covering a wide range of categories including art, photography, nature, graphic novels, music, architecture, fashion, pop culture and design. Duties include crafting effective press materials, pitching and booking major ... ABRAMS 2009-11-10T18:42:45+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6253 Chronicle Books has an opportunity in our San Francisco office for an Editor to originate, develop, and manage book, format, and custom projects with a focus on Parenting, Relationships, Mind/Body/Spirit, and Life Events. Inspired by the enduring magic and importance of books, our mission is to create and distribute exceptional publishing that is instantly recognizable for its spirit, creativity, and value. We seek and hire people who are committed to the frank exchange of ideas and who ... Chronicle Books 2009-11-09T19:42:57+00:00 http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/cgi-bin/displayJob.pl?job_no=6254 The Wylie Agency, a leading literary agency with offices in London and New York, is looking for an intelligent, highly motivated person to join its New York team as an entry-level assistant. The Wylie Agency 2009-11-09T19:39:31+00:00