Acquisitions Editor for Environmental and Political Science

MIT • Full-time • Cambridge, Massachusetts • 1w ago

Posting Description

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR, MIT Press, will strategically acquire and develop trade, academic trade, professional, and scholarly and books on significant topics across the environmental and political sciences, as determined by signing goals; manage a pipeline of projects and work with authors and peer reviewers to develop the highest quality manuscripts for general readers, academics, students, and professionals; actively oversee a backlist of projects and serve as the primary point of contact with authors; establish robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors; and promote the growth and continued success of this portfolio.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; a minimum of three years of experience in book publishing, scientific or academic publishing, journalism, environmental or political science or a related field; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation skills; knowledge of publishing contracts and terms; knowledge of the higher education community; ability to work with academic authors; and ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment. PREFERRED: Advanced or bachelor’s degree in science, literature, or a related field.

Campus and conference travel are required.

2/4/2026