Acquisitions Editor, B&H Academic
简介
Lifeway 正在寻找一名远程收购编辑，为 B&H 学术部门寻找、开发并推广符合圣经真理的资源，以服务本地教会。在此职位中，您将与作者和文学代理人建立关系，评估提案的神学一致性和市场潜力，并指导项目从最初概念到合同执行的全过程。对于热爱基督教出版的人士来说，这是一个独特的机会，可以塑造一个反映 Lifeway 使命并触达教会读者的编辑名单。
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这是一份美国的远程职位，偶尔需要前往纳什维尔参加面对面的团队活动。
职责
· 寻找并推进与产品线出版愿景和战略重点一致的作者和书籍提案
· 作为新提案提交的主要联系人，及时专业地回应作者和文学代理人
· 开发原创书籍概念，并向潜在作者提出想法，激发并塑造新项目
· 评估提案的神学一致性、市场可行性以及与产品线的契合度
· 在出版委员会会议上准备并呈现提案，撰写交易要点备忘录，总结关键条款和收购理由
· 根据出版规范与作者和文学代理人协商合同条款
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Overview
Lifeway is seeking a Remote Acquisitions Editor for B&H Academic to identify, develop, and champion biblically faithful resources that serve the local church. In this role, you will build relationships with authors and literary agents, evaluate proposals for theological integrity and market potential, and guide projects from initial concept through contract execution. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for Christian publishing to shape an editorial list that reflects Lifeway's mission and reaches readers across the church.
Why Lifeway?
This is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more.
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This is a remote position in the U.S with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.
Responsibilities
· Identify and pursue authors and book proposals that align with the product line's publishing vision and strategic priorities
· Serve as a primary point of contact for incoming proposal submissions, responding promptly and professionally to authors and literary agents
· Develop original book concepts and present ideas to prospective authors to inspire and shape new projects
· Evaluate proposals for theological alignment, market viability, and fit within the product line
· Prepare and present proposals at Pub Board meetings and create deal point memos summarizing key terms and acquisition rationale
· Negotiate contract terms with authors and literary agents in accordance with publishing guidelines
· Review chapter outlines, sample chapters, and full manuscripts for structure, clarity, concept, style, and readability, and assist authors in refining their work
· Ensure all published content reflects theological accuracy and alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
· Champion acquired titles internally by representing books at sales conferences and collaborating with Marketing and Production teams
· Monitor production schedules and budgets for assigned titles, adjusting plans in consultation with the broader team as needed
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Theological Studies, or a related field, required
M.Div or MA in English, Communications, Journalism, Theological Studies, or a related field, required
PhD or PhD in progress, strongly preferred
Skills & Experience — Required
· Relationship building with authors, literary agents, and ministry contacts
· Manuscript and proposal evaluation for theological accuracy, market viability, and editorial fit
· Critical thinking and editing skills applied to structure, clarity, and readability
· Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
· Working knowledge of the Society of Biblical Literature style guide (SBL)
· Contract review and foundational understanding of licensing and rights administration
· Reporting and documentation practices for deal memos and contract records
· Ability to travel 4-6 times per year for team meetings and events
Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church
Skills & Experience — Preferred
· Prior experience in a ministry, denominational, or church-related context
· Familiarity with biblical Greek or Hebrew
· Co-writing or ghostwriting experience
· Knowledge of the SBC and Baptist Faith and Message 2000
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