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Is able to competently navigate different regional media markets and achieve results globally. Manages several trade book publicity campaigns each season and manages their time effectively in order to oversee other responsibilities.</p> <p>This is a full-time position based in Cambridge, MA with the option for hybrid work.<strong><u></u></strong></p> <p><strong><u>Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)</u></strong>:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Conceives of, develops and executes integrated, cohesive publicity campaigns for 10-12 books per season.</li> <li>Build and maintain relationships with editors, book reviewers, influencers, and other media professionals.</li> <li>Communicates detailed campaign updates directly to key stakeholders both internally and externally.</li> <li>Create press releases, pitch letters, author Q&As, and press kits.</li> <li>Facilitates author tours and events programs as appropriate for their titles.聽</li> <li>Maintain media database and accurate records of all publicity efforts.</li> <li>The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment is essential.</li> <li>Strong organizational and communication skills, be detail-oriented, meet deadlines, able to multitask and prioritize.</li> <li>Other duties as needed or required.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Supervision Received:</u></strong></p> <p>The Publicist will receive supervision from the Global Publicity Manager.</p> <p><strong><u>Supervision Exercised:</u></strong>.</p> <p>None</p> <p><strong><u>Qualifications & Skills:</u></strong></p> <p>EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE:  Minimum 2 years of PR or communications experience required.</p> <p>SKILLS:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Proven track record in managing successful publicity campaigns.</li> <li>Media contacts across a large number and range of global outlets.</li> <li>Excellent people skills and a track record of working with publicity clients and external stakeholders.聽</li> <li>Ability to manage projects and see that they are successfully resolved and evaluated.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environment.</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail.</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, FileMaker Pro, CisionPoint and Adobe Pro Suite.</li> <li>Experience with Biblio a plus.</li> <li>Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=32240&localeCode=en-us">Apply Online</a></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-acquisitions-editor-for-brain-and-life-sciences">Acquisitions Editor for Brain and Life Sciences</h3> <p>The <strong>Acquisitions Editor for Brain and Life Sciences</strong> will develop an overall publishing strategy for our brain and life science list and commission and develop 20 new books each year on significant topics in neuroscience, biological science and other areas as needed. With a focus on trade books, research monographs, and field-defining textbooks that will advance knowledge and pedagogy and add value to the MIT Press鈥檚 publishing program, the Acquisitions Editor will establish robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors. They will work with peer reviewers and authors to develop the highest quality manuscripts for the widest possible readerships. The Acquisitions Editor will actively manage a backlist of projects in these areas and serve as the primary point of contact for their authors. </p> <p>The MIT Press is based in Cambridge, MA. MIT Press offers a hybrid work environment.</p> <p><strong><u>Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)</u></strong>:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Conducts market research to determine the needs of general readers, researchers, teachers, and students for new approaches, syntheses, and analyses of essential and emerging subject matter in biological and life sciences..</li> <li>Commissions trade books, research monographs, and textbooks in these fields. Tracks original and consequential research and teaching. Solicits proposals from qualified authors on subjects for which a need has been determined.</li> <li>Evaluates queries, proposals, and manuscripts from authors and agents to identify prospective projects including trade books, monographs, reference works, book series, new and revised textbooks and (in cooperation with the journals division director) journals.</li> <li>Arranges for projects to be independently peer reviewed by qualified experts, and works with authors on needed revisions.</li> <li>Consults with qualified academics at MIT and other universities to ensure the resulting publishing program reflects MIT鈥檚 standing among research universities in the field.</li> <li>Travels to key campuses and academic conferences to meet with authors and represent the list.</li> <li>Builds the press鈥檚 networks in brain and life sciences, and positive relationships with researchers, instructors, reviewers, series editors, and others in the field.</li> <li>Seeks out diverse and underrepresented perspectives in line with the Press鈥檚 EDI goals.</li> <li>Drafts and prepares external contracts; negotiates terms with authors, volume editors, contributors, and series editors.</li> <li>Works with authors to ensure that contractual terms are met; prepares publishing plans for projects ready to go into production.</li> <li>Regularly reviews the backlist for revision opportunities.</li> <li>Coordinates with marketing and production departments as needed to evaluate potential and costs for prospective projects.</li> <li>Prepares production estimates, P&Ls statements, and publishing plans. Makes recommendations on commercial viability of new projects.</li> <li>Works with editorial, production, and design departments to ensure the efficient production of projects, including manuscripts prepared in LaTeX; and with marketing and sales staff to ensure the effective promotion of books for their intended readers.</li> <li>Presents book projects to the Press editorial board, and its marketing and sales staff.</li> <li>Prepares qualitative and quantitative assessments of the list along with list profiles and other materials.</li> <li>Manages a program of frontlist and backlist titles that contribute ongoing revenue to the MIT Press鈥檚 annual P&L.</li> <li>Represents the MIT Press effectively with authors and prospects, and generally in external interactions.</li> <li>Performs other duties as needed or required.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Supervision Received:</u></strong></p> <p>This position reports to the Editorial Director or Executive Editor, who helps to establish the strategy and signing goals for the AE鈥檚 program and advises on individual projects, contracts, and negotiations.</p> <p><strong><u>Supervision Exercised:</u></strong></p> <p>Shared functional supervision of one Acquisitions Assistant, Assistant Acquisitions Editor, or Associate Acquisitions Editor.</p> <p><strong><u>Qualifications & Skills:</u></strong></p> <p>EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years of journalistic or editorial experience required.</p> <p>SKILLS:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Strong negotiation skills</li> <li>Knowledge of publishing contracts and terms</li> <li>Knowledge of the higher education community</li> <li>Ability to work with academic authors</li> <li>Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment</li> </ul> <p>PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Advanced or bachelor鈥檚 degree in a related field.</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of book acquisitions experience acquiring books in the life sciences or a related field</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=32234&localeCode=en-us">Apply Online</a></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <p>*To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. 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