Acquisitions Editor
MIT Press
EditorialFull Time$69k - $92k
Location Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)
Posted August 19, 2026
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ACQUISITIONS EDITOR,
MIT Press , will strategically acquire and develop books for general readership, professional readers, and scholarly and academic audiences across science, education, and scholarship, 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 will exercise good judgment to promote the growth and continued success of this portfolio.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 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 skill; strong negotiation skills; knowledge of publishing contracts and terms; knowledge of the higher education community; ability to work with academic authors and 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. The
MIT Press is based in Cambridge, MA. The
MIT Press offers a hybrid work environment. 8/19/2026
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Established in 1962, the MIT Press publishes books, journals, and digital products spanning science, technology, art, design, and the social sciences.
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ACQUISITIONS EDITOR,
MIT Press , will strategically acquire and develop books for general readership, professional readers, and scholarly and academic audiences across science, education, and scholarship, 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 will exercise good judgment to promote the growth and continued success of this portfolio.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 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 skill; strong negotiation skills; knowledge of publishing contracts and terms; knowledge of the higher education community; ability to work with academic authors and 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. The
MIT Press is based in Cambridge, MA. The
MIT Press offers a hybrid work environment. 8/19/2026
ACQUISITIONS EDITOR,
MIT Press , will strategically acquire and develop books for general readership, professional readers, and scholarly and academic audiences across science, education, and scholarship, 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 will exercise good judgment to promote the growth and continued success of this portfolio.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 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 skill; strong negotiation skills; knowledge of publishing contracts and terms; knowledge of the higher education community; ability to work with academic authors and 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. The
MIT Press is based in Cambridge, MA. The
MIT Press offers a hybrid work environment. 8/19/2026
