The Facts
Location: Sebastopol, Seattle, Indianapolis, Boston, or remote
Status: Full-time
Education: College
Travel: yes
Telecommuting: yes
Contact Information
Jobs@O'Reilly
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein Highway North
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Fax: 707-829-9610
Email:
No phone calls please.
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Editor
This position is responsible for acquiring and editing books and learning resources in the Microsoft Press department of the O'Reilly Publishing division. The Editor drives efforts to support and expand Microsoft Press titles from inception through distribution. The Editor will oversee the smooth transition of projects from Microsoft Press to O'Reilly Media. Properly executed, this position contributes significant publishing revenue to the organization while maintaining Microsoft Press standards and helping establish new standards for the Microsoft Press (MP) alliance with O'Reilly Media, Inc. (ORM). The position reports to the Associate Publisher.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with MP contacts, both internal to Microsoft Press and to O'Reilly Media, as well as external contacts to both companies
- Acquire MP authors; demonstrate effective development and management of multiple titles/projects and ensure that they publish on time and within budget; adjust release dates if needs arise; and communicate any pertinent changes with all associated internal partners
- Sign and manage MP authors on non-book projects including articles, blog posts and other e-content initiatives
- Make occasional visits to MP offices in Washington during and after transition, as needed
- Work with ORM personnel on evangelism in MP topic areas, including blogging and finding material for posting on ORM and partner sites
- Work with ORM personnel on conference-based activities, including accessing MP based talent and support
- Work with ORM marketing personnel to develop, vet, review, and revise all marketing copy and materials, including cover copy and front/back matter in published materials; help ensure successful launch campaigns
- Manage content providers, reviewers, and freelancers as needed
- Serve as in-house advocate for authors' titles; work with PR, design, sales, and marketing to create a cohesive publishing effort for each title
Minimum Requirements
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