Acquisition Editor

Packt

Acquisition Editor responsible for sourcing and evaluating licensed content for a global tech publisher. Building relationships and managing contracts to deliver against publishing strategy.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-Level💰 ₹35,000 - ₹65,000 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work to defined content briefs to identify and source relevant creators and publishers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with creators and publishers across priority subject areas.
Evaluate proposed content against editorial, commercial, and catalogue requirements.
Develop and manage a pipeline of licensed products that support Packt’s publishing strategy.
Negotiate non-exclusive licensing terms that reflect content value and distribution scope.
Contract a consistent flow of licensed products in line with quarterly targets.
Collaborate with editorial, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth handover of contracted content.
Participate in editorial board and title level discussions to maintain alignment between in-house and licensed content.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years' experience in relationship management, acquisition, or commercial roles, ideally within publishing, media, or digital content.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with creators and publishers.
Sound commercial judgement, with the ability to assess content value and make data informed decisions.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a pipeline and work to targets.
A proactive and resilient self-starter who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and online collaboration tools.
A reliable remote working setup, including a stable internet connection suitable for large file transfers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus scheme
5 day working week
25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India
Training programs
Group Medical Insurance
Wellness initiatives

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Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunication skillsnegotiation skillscommercial judgementorganisational skillstime managementproactiveresilienceattention to detailcommitment to quality