Editor

Church Pension Group Services Corporation
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
19 East 34th Street (Show on map)
Sep 30, 2025
Description Department: Church Publishing Inc Job Type: Regular Full Time Education Level: BA/BS Required Years Experience: 5 Church Publishing Incorporated is a multi-market publisher of trade books for general readers in leadership, spirituality, social justice, inspiration, wellness, and self-help, as well as academic and liturgical works and for the Episcopal Church. With a rich history that began in 1918, we are home to four book imprints-Morehouse Publishing, Divinity & Discourse, Seabury Books, and Church Publishing-and produce 50 new titles each year for a range of readers. We manage a portfolio of more than1,000active publications that are sold worldwide in both print and digital formats, along with a suite of electronic resources and church supplies. Headquartered in New York City, our team is firmly committed to the publication of inspiring, informative, groundbreaking, and meaningful content. Connecting our valued authors with the broadest group of readers possible and supporting them on their publishing journey is at the center of everything we do. The Editor will acquire and edit books across imprints (Morehouse Publishing and Church Publishing). This position will generate ideas, reach out to potential authors and literary agents and work with partners in line with the overall identity of the publishing house. This position will work closely with authors to develop content and shepherd projects from acquisition to publication and beyond, ensuring a successful publication defined by revenue goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration. Acquire and edit 12 trade and professional books a year. Developmentally edit manuscripts across lists. Prepare necessary editorial and acquisitions packets including descriptions, selling points and comparative titles. Write copy. Adhere to metadata guidelines in the presentation of information to sales accounts. Ensure on time delivery of manuscripts to production, meeting publication schedules. Manage permissions as necessary. Manage author communications, negotiating CPI needs. Facilitate contractual agreements. Work closely with marketing to maximize sales and brand. Present at sales conferences and attend conferences and book fairs as necessary. Knowledge or interest in faith-based publishing a plus. QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Network in publishing, including established relationships with literary agents. Experienced in book acquisitions and manuscript editing. Excellent communication skills-written, oral, editing, and presentation. Must have the ability to travel as needed. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE B.S. or B.A. required, advanced degree in related field preferred. 5+ years of editorial experience in a book publishing company PHYSICAL DEMANDS Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. WORK ENVIRONMENT Currently, we have a hybrid work environment that requires working in CPI's office Tuesdays through Thursdays and the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Employees must always maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment. Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 Website: https://www.churchpublishing.org/?_ga=2.52968234.30922529.1746452755-1045282290.1692212836 *Join us and Create A Better Future For Yourself!* Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees: Medical (including Vision) Dental Supplemental Dental Core Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees: Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting) Employee Life Insurance Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax) Business Travel Accident Insurance Worker's Compensation Employee Assistance Program Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years) Retiree life insurance Elective Benefits available to eligible employees: 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Commuter Benefits New York's 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents) Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees Maternity/Paternity Leave available to eligible employees Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas. EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.