Associate Editor

Macmillan

Associate Editor at Tor Publishing Group managing romance title acquisitions and editorial development. Collaborating with authors and departments to publish successful titles.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acquire and edit romance titles for publication
Build and maintain relationships with literary agents
Present books for potential acquisition
Negotiate major terms for potential acquisitions
Develop a profitable list of titles
Assist Senior Editor with editorial feedback
Write copy for promotional materials
Present titles at internal meetings
Prepare cover memos and discuss strategy
Solicit advance quotes to enhance sales potential
Respond to author and agent queries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communication skills
Ability to work with publishing departments
Strong writing skills for various materials
Effective presentation skills
Independent time management and organizational skills
Ability to scout and evaluate competitive books
3+ years of experience in editorial
Experience with line and developmental editing
Background knowledge of the publishing industry
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

line editingdevelopmental editingcopywritingbook acquisitiontitle development

Soft Skills

communication skillswriting skillspresentation skillstime managementorganizational skills