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Join Oxford University Press as an Acquisitions Editor, playing a key role in developing and enhancing the Oxford Intersections digital publishing program focused on interdisciplinary research. This is an exciting opportunity to join OUP as Acquisition Editor for Oxford Intersections within the Academic Division’s Research Books Editorial function. This critical role will play a leadership role in the continued development of OUP’s recently launched short form digital interdisciplinary publishing program, Oxford Intersections.
Job Responsibility:
Commission new research topics
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
Manage projects
Enhance visibility of the Intersections program within the scholarly community
Identify, conceptualize, and commission new research publishing topics under the Intersections umbrella
Nurture relationships with scholars from across the globe
Secure regular publishing of original research on emerging areas of societal and cultural focus
Act as a public-facing representative of the Press and the Intersections program
Requirements:
Minimum 4 years of publishing or transferable professional experience from related fields or advanced study
Experience with the business and legal aspects of publishing, including experience negotiating contract terms with editors and contributors
An understanding of academic publishing (journals, reference, textbooks, monographs, &/or trade), including peer review processes, production processes, marketing, industry trends, competitors, and AI tools
Outstanding communication skills and ability to build trust, share ideas clearly, and work through quick turnarounds and complex challenges with both internal teams and external partners
Curiosity about the direction of travel for new research ideas, as well as an interest in collaborating with scholars across the disciplinary spectrum
A keen interest in developing new ideas to drive strategic publishing initiatives
What we offer:
15 days’ vacation time that rises with service
10 sick days
Floating holidays
Personal days
Volunteering days
Company holidays
35-hour working week
Flexibility in respect of working hours and the use of technology to support regular remote working
Active employee networks and societies
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Employee Assistance Programs
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Non-elective contribution to retirement plan of 7% of salary
Matching contribution to the retirement plan of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions