Acquisitions Editor Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for acquisitions editor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for research data publishing support to Springer Nature authors and editors as part of the Springer Nature Research Data Support helpdesk.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Customer Focus - concerned for and dedicated to satisfying external and internal stakeholders
• Tech Savvy - knows the intersection of education and technology, and how this applies to the development of successful solutions
• Collaborative approach to relationship building and problem solving
• Previous experience in higher education or educational technology greatly preferred
• Interest in global trends in the children’s category
• Deep network of authors and agents, and successful track record of working together with them
• Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems, queries, and opportunities
• Excellent networking and acquiring skills

I would like to submit my application for the acquisitions editor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing feedback related to electronic publishing and workflow management.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Commitment to diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion
• Strong analytic skills, including using MS Excel to forecast and analyze data and trends
• Experience with digital publishing an asset
• Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style an asset
• Knowledge of the Canadian publishing industry
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written French and English
• Experience managing lists and portfolios of increasing complexity
• Knowledge of the acquisition process for proposals and book-length manuscripts

Please consider me for the acquisitions editor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for research data publishing and policy guidance to Springer Nature authors and editors as part of the Springer Nature Research Data Support helpdesk.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience within academic publishing
• Be flexible, able to work in a multi-cultural environment and shows a commercial/entrepreneurial spirit
• Sharp commercial focus
• Significant knowledge and experience of academic publishing
• Demonstrable confidence in acquisitions work and networking
• Thorough understanding of academic editors’ and authors’ needs
• Familiarity with the US education sector
• Creative flair, enthusiasm and flexibility for this fast-moving role

Please consider me for the acquisitions editor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for project support to the Publishing team, including using music engraving software and working on both new projects for sale and performance materials on hire.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• An appetite for relationship-building with key players
• Understanding of the peer review process
• Knowledge of academic book publishing environment, audience, and marketplace
• Knowledge of relevant fields
• Understanding of deliberate list building
• Superior decision making, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Understanding of the vagaries of copyright law and third-party permissions
• Familiarity with publishing workflows

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the acquisitions editor position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for compliance support and oversight and Advertising Standards Guardian approvals at all stages of compliance for Programme Partnerships production and publishing activity.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of review principles and procedures for proposals and manuscripts
• Knowledge of procedures, and regulations pertaining to the recruitment and hiring of contractors
• Experience working in a publishing environment
• Prior experience in digital product development/management or project management will be an advantage
• Knowledge of biblical Greek and Hebrew
• Editorial skills shaping written text
• Author relationship and content development
• Experience with book publication