Description
Human Kinetics is headquartered in Champaign, IL. This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work.
Remote workers may not reside in the following
locations: CA, CO, Washington, D.C., HI, MA, Montgomery County, MD, MN,
NM, NY, RI, WA, or Chicago/Cook County.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the
U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an
employment Visa at this time.
Human Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse
workforce. We welcome BIPOC candidates and others who identify with
underrepresented groups to apply.
Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile
records of adjudication, arrest, or conviction as part of the
application process.
*Learn more about our perks and benefits here: https://us.humankinetics.com/pages/human-kinetics-compensation-benefits-information
Human Kinetics is committed to the full inclusion of all
qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Human Kinetics will
ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate
in the job application or interview process, please contact HR at
217-403-7609.
Human Kinetics Compensation & Benefits Information
Compensation Philosophy Our compensation philosophy is to
value the contributions of all HK employees and to reward exceptional
performance exceptionally. To do that, we provide a standard increase to
all HK staff, and we award merit increases and bonuses to people who
make extraordinary contributions to the work we do.Job Summary
The acquisitions editor (AcqEd) is responsible for acquiring products that increase profitability and advance the editorial mission of the division. This includes conceptualizing new resources, recruiting and contracting authors, reviewing manuscripts, and guiding products through the development process. The AcqEd oversees physical education and related subject areas, including adapted physical education, PE products with a health education component, and some health education products.
Essential Functions
Maintain a high awareness of developments in the field of physical education and related subject areas, including trends, competition, and advancements. Cultivate and maintain a vast and respected network of subject matter experts within physical education and related subject areas. Monitor the performance, profitability, and accuracy of published resources in physical education and related subject areas; recommend revisions or replacement as needed. Prepare internal acquisitions proposals that contribute to the editorial mission of the division, analyzing project strengths, weaknesses, target market(s), and profitability. Screen and recruit authors. Provide guidance and direction to authors in their preparation of acquisition materials. Negotiate agreements with authors, editors, contributors, literary agents, and others within the parameters discussed with, and agreed to by, the division director. Work with authors and editors to ensure the manuscript adheres to the contracted parameters and all content is in line with HK standards. Review and transmit the manuscript to Product Development. Work with internal staff to shape the project, and ensure budgets and schedules are met. Contribute to the packaging of products, including consultation with the division director on title, cover and interior design, and marketing copy and materials. Work with authors and internal staff to identify marketing, publicity, and sales opportunities for the division’s products.
Secondary Functions
Regularly evaluate published products to ensure and maintain quality and make suggestions to further promote the products and increase sales. Evaluate and assess unsolicited submissions; respond to inquiries from interested authors, agents, and partners. As the budget allows, attend conferences and trade shows to recruit authors and partners and represent the division. Prepare reports on projects being pursued, in development, or recently published.
Job Qualifications
Education/Certifications: Undergraduate degree in physical education or related subject area or in a publishing-related discipline is required.
Graduate degree in physical education or related subject area, or in a publishing-related discipline is preferred.
Must hold a valid U.S. Driver's License.
Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in physical education or related subject areas, and/or professional certification(s) in those subject areas is required.
Preferred Experience: We prefer candidates have developed a network of contacts in the relevant field that can be drawn on for expertise and potential authors.
2+ years of demonstrated success as acquisitions editor (or equivalent position) in professional, academic, or trade book publishing.
Required Competencies:
Integrity
Effort
Resourcefulness
Respect
Teamwork
Stewardship
Accountability
Attention to detail
Computer literacy
Conceptual thinking
Customer focus
Data gathering and analysis
Financial awareness
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Negotiating
Organizational awareness
Planning and organizing
Quality orientation
Results orientation
Sociability and networking
Technical expertise and usage
Use of functional expertise
Written communication
Self-confidence
Strategic thinking
Stress tolerance
Preferred Competencies:
Adaptability
Continuous learning
External strategic thinking
Innovation orientation
Persuasiveness
Job Demands
Office Equipment: Frequent phone and computer use. Occasional use of a copy machine.
Mental Demands: Frequent problem-solving, supervision, organization, and reading/writing skills required. Occasional decision-making and data interpretation skills required.
Working Conditions: Indoor, office environment. Occasional conference attendance.
Physical Demands: Frequent sitting and walking. Occasional standing, lifting (25lbs.), carrying, flying, and driving required.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Credit Card Security: This position has access to customer credit card data and must comply with all policies and procedures designed to keep that data from being compromised.