Available positions
Job Title: Editor or Senior Editor
Full-time (Exempt)
Location: Remote; anywhere in the US
Pay: $50k-$60k
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k
Job Description
The Editor or Senior Editor will be responsible for editing approximately 10-12 books a year
across diverse nonfiction categories in BenBella’s main imprint.
Responsibilities include:
* Developmental, substantive, and line editing of manuscripts
* Nurturing author relationships
* Liaising with production, marketing, and sales departments
The ideal candidate will have:
* At least 4 years editorial experience in publishing
* A passion for developing manuscripts
* Strong marketing savvy
* Superior interpersonal communication skills
* Superior work ethic and ability to work independently
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Background in self-help, business, science, or serious nonfiction a plus.
BenBella is a virtual company, so the successful candidate will work from home and have a
measure of flexibility in their schedule.
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Leah Wilson at leah@benbellabooks.com.
About BenBella
BenBella Books is one of a new breed of independent publishing houses that is thriving in the
current turbulent publishing environment. We are a boutique book publisher that puts a big
emphasis on creative marketing, building strong partnerships with authors, and publishing
strategically in niche markets. BenBella has had over forty national bestsellers, and multiple
titles exceeding a million copies sold.
BenBella offers a supportive, casual environment that emphasizes teamwork and communication.
We look for candidates that fit our core values:
*We balance work and home life. We work in a highly-productive but enjoyable and
relaxed work environment.
*We respect ourselves and others and work in an atmosphere of teamwork and growth.
*We strive for excellence in our work. We worry about the details and strive for total
reliability.
*We are open and honest. We try to always do the right thing.
*We take responsibility for our actions. We admit mistakes and solve problems.
*We bring creativity into our work, always challenging our assumptions and looking for
better ways to achieve results. We are flexible and responsive in a fast-moving
environment.
*We treat our authors and agents as partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BenBella provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.