Editor, Business and Management

Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s leading research institutions.

Cambridge University Press is currently recruiting for an exciting position which requires an experienced and talented Editor for our expanding Academic list. Based in our New York or Cambridge office it will be your responsibility to commission new books and digital products, in addition to developing the list and managing our backlist of products and titles.

• Commissioning new books and digital products
• List development and backlist management
• Identify textbooks in need of new editions and work with authors and prepare papers for approval at publishing meetings
• Build effective relationships with authors, editors, key academics and societies
• Keeping abreast of disciplinary developments and key figures in relevant field

• Experience of commissioning titles in the social sciences and humanities is essential as is excellent project management, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Commercial awareness with proven experience of developing and managing existing list and products to deliver revenue and profit is highly desirable
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve deadlines
• Educated to degree level or equivalent