Top 215 Developmental editor Jobs

Acquisitions Editor
Daily Grace Enterprises, LLC —Spring, TX
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Associate Editor
Macmillan Publishers —New York, NY
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Associate Developmental Editor
GW, Inc. —St. Louis, MO
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Editor, Quirk Books Imprint
ANDREWS MCMEEL UNIVERSAL INC —Philadelphia, PA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
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Sr. Editor
ISTE+ASCD —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Research
- Office
Project Editor
Center for Responsive Schools —Turners Falls, MA
- $53,174 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
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Assistant Developmental Editor
GW, Inc. —St. Louis, MO
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Editor, Consumer Industry
Deloitte —Mechanicsburg, PA
- $88,600 - $163,100 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Acquisitions Editor for Adult Titles
Daughters of St. Paul —Jamaica Plain, MA
- $21.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Copy Editor
Concordia Publishing House —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- English
- Quality control
- 1 year
- Paid jury duty
- 403(b) matching
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Software Engineer (Entry-Level / Developmental)
Staffed4U —Chantilly, VA
- $96,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No experience needed
- Analysis skills
- JavaScript
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Novelist Cowriter - Crime Fiction
Mary Stone Publishing —Kentucky
- $23.56 - $27.40 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Research
- Quality control
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Chief Editor
Global Teens World —Philadelphia, PA
- Word processing
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Managing Editor K-12
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher —Tinley Park, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Content Developer
Benchmark Education Company LLC —New Rochelle, NY
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
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Temporary Editor
Hearst Media Services —New York, NY
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Research Associate I - Public Health Research - DC Hybrid Office
NORC at the University of Chicago —Washington, DC
- $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Business development experience
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Course Developer Pool - Editing - UC Berkeley Extension
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $6,000 a month
- Online Application
- Google Workspace
- English
- Mid-level
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Editorial Development Manager
TEACHER CREATED MATERIALS —Minneapolis, MN
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Editor (Science)
BJU Press —Greenville, SC
- Hybrid work
- English
- Research
- Mid-level

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Acquisitions Editor

Daily Grace Enterprises, LLC
Spring, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $75,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Profit & Loss statement
Contract negotiation

Full Job Description

The Daily Grace Co. Mission
The Daily Grace Co. exists to equip disciples with biblically rich resources that bring the Word of God to the everyday moments of life. We are passionate about creating resources that are theologically sound, beautifully designed, and accessible to all who desire to know and love God’s Word more deeply.

About the Role

The Daily Grace Co. is seeking an Acquisitions Editor to identify, evaluate, and acquire high-quality Bible studies, trade books, and theological resources that align with our mission, statement of faith, and publishing strategy. This role is central to expanding our publishing program by discovering new voices and moving proposals from submission to acquisition.

The ideal candidate will be audience- and market-aware, strategic, and driven, with strong editorial judgment, excellent theological discernment, and a proven track record of signing books that advance both mission and financial goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-departmental teams to ensure each acquisition meets editorial, theological, and market standards.

Ideal Candidate

You are a results-oriented acquisitions professional who loves working with authors to bring biblically faithful and engaging content to life. You thrive on proactively managing multiple projects, taking initiative, and driving acquisitions to completion. You have experience negotiating contracts, managing financial aspects of projects, and ensuring that each acquisition contributes meaningfully to both the mission and financial goals of the publishing program.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in theology, publishing, English, or a related field required; Master’s preferred
1-3 years of experience in book publishing, acquisitions, or developmental editing
Deep theological understanding aligned with The Daily Grace Co.’s statement of faith
Proven track record of signing books that fit mission and financial goals
Experience negotiating contracts and preparing P&L considerations for publishing projects
Knowledge of the Christian publishing landscape and its audiences
Excellent editorial judgment, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, organized, and able to proactively manage multiple projects and deadlines
Awareness of emerging publishing technologies and AI integration tools that can enhance efficiency, proposal evaluation, and market research

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and acquire high-quality Bible studies, trade books, and theological resources
Contract 30+ titles per year that meet theological, editorial, and market standards
Negotiate contracts and manage author agreements in collaboration with the Director of Acquisitions
Provide developmental feedback and guidance to authors during early development stages
Prepare acquisition recommendations and market/financial assessments for review by leadership
Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and design teams to ensure smooth handoffs and successful project launches
Monitor market trends to inform future acquisitions
Maintain organized records of submissions, contracts, and acquisitions pipeline
Contribute insights and recommendations in departmental and cross-departmental meetings
Create and refine acquisitions processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and clarity
Other duties as assigned

Benefits: This is a full-time (40-50 hours per week) position that includes the following benefits:

- Full insurance package including health, dental, vision, basic life, and disability
- Paid time off - accrue three to five weeks annually based on tenure
- Thirteen paid holidays
- Free company product and employee discounts
- Charity match program up to $1,000 toward your favorite approved charity
- Partially paid parental leave
- Annual profit sharing based on company profitability and personal performance
- 401(k) retirement program with up to a 4% company match
- Paid community service day to partner with a local nonprofit
- Up to one week paid leave for an international mission trip
- Additional half-day of PTO to celebrate your birthday and work anniversary
- Tuition reimbursement program to attend college or graduate school
- Join a four-time Inc. 5000 honoree recognized among America's fastest-growing private companies
- A Christ-centered company culture that reflects our mission and honors our team

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