Academic Studies Press, located in
Brighton, MA, is seeking an acquisitions associate to work 24 hours per week.
The acquisitions associate will be
responsible for:
-Working with series editors to
consider prospective authors
-Communicating with prospective and
current authors
-Performing initial evaluations on
proposals
-Maintaining relationships with
series editors
-Negotiating contracts
-Organizing information about all
projects
-Preparing for and attending
conferences
-Acting as liaison between the press
and its authors
The qualified candidate will have
the following:
-An academic background, with a
minimum of a bachelor’s degree, ideally in the social sciences or humanities
-The ability to work independently
and with others
-Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills in writing, over the telephone, and in person
-The ability to multitask
-Excellent organizational skills
-Computer literacy and ability to
use computer programs including Word, Excel, database programs, and document
and image files.
The ideal candidate will have the
following:
-Interest and/or background in
Slavic studies and/or Jewish studies
-Experience in publishing and/or
acquisitions
-Experience in contract negotiation
This is a part-time position (24
hours a week) with the potential of turning into a full-time position after 6
months. Compensation: $15 per hour. Employees will need to be able
to commute to our office in Brighton three days per week
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