Acquisitions & Development Editor - Spanish Bilingual
Overview
The Global Publishing team is seeking a Acquisitions and Development Editor - Spanish Bilingual to create and solicit projects from authors and literary agents to acquire and develop strategic partner content for Global Ongoing brands serving key ministry partners. This position is responsible for negotiating publishing terms, financial and otherwise, with authors and agents.and working... with authors to ensure manuscripts meet expected Lifeway quality of writing, content, and style publishing standards.
Why Lifeway?
This is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether youre a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if youre passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Brentwood, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more.
Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code
This is a remote position in the United States, with occasional travel for team meetings and to conferences and events. This role requires U.S. residency and work authorization. #LI-Remote
Responsibilities
A Acquisitions and Development Editor will:
Receive publishing requests from Global leadership to support strategic relationships across the company.
Handle author relations, editing oversight, and contribute to the marketing and sales strategy to maximize reach to target global and U.S. markets.
Promote Ongoing product line and design strategies to increase reach and marketshare across U.S. and potential global markets.
Create content and resource tools that align with the marketing strategy.
Procure final draft manuscripts that meet contract standards and expectations.
Formalize the onboarding and training of new authors by creating resources that:
Explain Lifeway and Global publishing philosophy.
Describe the purpose and goals of Ongoing curriculum.
Explain the design and function of our study guides.
Offer specific guidelines for writers regarding style, tone, and length of written resources.
Analyze and improve workflows to allow editorial work to be done with the best available internal or international team.
Develop and maintain a dynamic list of author prospects.
Assist Lifeway Global leadership with project management, author acquisitions, and author development as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Journalism or related field.
Seminary degree or equivalent in theology or biblical studies preferred.
A combination of education and work experience may fulfill the education requirement.
Experience Required
Live out Lifeways mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work.
5 plus years writing, publishing, or editorial experience
1-2 years' coordinating and facilitating editorial teams and authors.
Previous acquisition editor experience a plus
Knowledge of Christian evangelical faith and theology
Bilingual (English / Spanish) written and verbal skills
Proficiency in oral and written Spanish is mandatory (native speaker)
MS Office Suite - Intermediate
Knowledge of editorial workflow and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is preferred
Marketing - intermediate
Conceptual skills - intermediate
Presentation skills - advanced
Willingness to handle financial negotiations.
Travel to Nashville 4-6 times per year within the continental U.S.
Active membership in a Southern Baptist Church is required
Apply Now
The Global Publishing team is seeking a Acquisitions and Development Editor - Spanish Bilingual to create and solicit projects from authors and literary agents to acquire and develop strategic partner content for Global Ongoing brands serving key ministry partners. This position is responsible for negotiating publishing terms, financial and otherwise, with authors and agents.and working... with authors to ensure manuscripts meet expected Lifeway quality of writing, content, and style publishing standards.
Why Lifeway?
This is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether youre a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if youre passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Brentwood, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more.
Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code
This is a remote position in the United States, with occasional travel for team meetings and to conferences and events. This role requires U.S. residency and work authorization. #LI-Remote
Responsibilities
A Acquisitions and Development Editor will:
Receive publishing requests from Global leadership to support strategic relationships across the company.
Handle author relations, editing oversight, and contribute to the marketing and sales strategy to maximize reach to target global and U.S. markets.
Promote Ongoing product line and design strategies to increase reach and marketshare across U.S. and potential global markets.
Create content and resource tools that align with the marketing strategy.
Procure final draft manuscripts that meet contract standards and expectations.
Formalize the onboarding and training of new authors by creating resources that:
Explain Lifeway and Global publishing philosophy.
Describe the purpose and goals of Ongoing curriculum.
Explain the design and function of our study guides.
Offer specific guidelines for writers regarding style, tone, and length of written resources.
Analyze and improve workflows to allow editorial work to be done with the best available internal or international team.
Develop and maintain a dynamic list of author prospects.
Assist Lifeway Global leadership with project management, author acquisitions, and author development as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Journalism or related field.
Seminary degree or equivalent in theology or biblical studies preferred.
A combination of education and work experience may fulfill the education requirement.
Experience Required
Live out Lifeways mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work.
5 plus years writing, publishing, or editorial experience
1-2 years' coordinating and facilitating editorial teams and authors.
Previous acquisition editor experience a plus
Knowledge of Christian evangelical faith and theology
Bilingual (English / Spanish) written and verbal skills
Proficiency in oral and written Spanish is mandatory (native speaker)
MS Office Suite - Intermediate
Knowledge of editorial workflow and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is preferred
Marketing - intermediate
Conceptual skills - intermediate
Presentation skills - advanced
Willingness to handle financial negotiations.
Travel to Nashville 4-6 times per year within the continental U.S.
Active membership in a Southern Baptist Church is required
Apply Now