Acquisitions Editor

**Responsibilities**
- Acquire new book titles and journal articles.
- Manage and develop journals to improve both the quality and profitability of the journals concerned.
- Responsible for the full editorial process from manuscript to publication, including liaising with authors, reviewers, typesetters, printers, and designers, as well as preparing necessary paperwork and contracts.
- Ensure the commercial value of acquired titles by, e.g., analysing the time and cost of production, to maintain a steady and profitable revenue stream.
- Research and prepare statistics for market trends and prioritize the publication of manuscripts that best suit current market trends.
- Participate in marketing and promotion activities for new books.
- Any ad hoc projects as and when required and assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Degree/Post-graduate Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Pure Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistics, or Philosophy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
- Must have initiative, creativity, and a keen eye for detail.
- Must be able to execute all duties diligently to achieve professional success and also enhance the business of the organization.
- Prior experience in academic publishing will be given preference.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $3,200.00 - $5,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday