Farrar, Straus and Giroux is seeking a Senior Editor to acquire primarily for the fiction list. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of fiction past and present and a passionate determination to help works of excellence reach their deserved audience.
Candidates should bring a strong record of successful publications that reflect a clear editorial vision, a commitment to quality, and an enthusiasm for innovation. The position reports to the Editor in Chief and works closely with the rest of the editorial team.
What You'll Do:- Publish 8-10 books per year, including lead titles
- Commission and acquire a range of titles with strong critical, commercial, and backlist potential
- Build relationships with literary agents, writers, and subsidiary rights directors and directly negotiate major terms for potential acquisitions
- Develop and edit manuscripts at the structural and line level
- Help to shape and build an author's career across titles
- Seek out opportunities for growth and think programmatically to build a cohesive list
- Act as a liaison between in-house and external partners
- Work closely with in-house colleagues, as well as authors and agents, to position books to their broadest and best audiences
- Prepare materials for and present at launch meetings as well as other key moments in the publishing cycle; support colleagues in other departments through key selling points, jacket briefs, and persuasive pitches
- Maintain publishing schedules for a full list of titles
- Coordinate in a collaborative, positive, timely manner across departments
- Contribute to the editorial team and paperback program via mentorship, reading and giving feedback on projects for others on the team, and generating ideas
- Partner with one editorial colleague to supervise one employee
What You'll Bring:- 8+ years of book publishing experience or the equivalent
- Highly developed editing and copywriting skills
- Extensive contacts in writing, journalism, agent communities and beyond
- Understanding of P&Ls, production schedules and terms, the
- Deep engagement with the fiction landscape and market, across a range of readerships
- Familiarity with negotiating and contract language
- Experience and interest in working collaboratively and supporting the success of the team as a whole
- Managing a variety of needs and perspectives and communicating in a highly professional manner, with diplomacy, discernment, and care
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $98,000.
Exemption Status: Exempt
