Editor, Timber Press Jobs

Timber Press is a publisher located in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to share the wonders of the natural world by publishing books from experts in the fields of gardening, horticulture, and natural history. Grow with us!

The Timber Press editorial department acquires and develops beautiful, essential books for gardeners, landscape professionals, scientists, foragers, hikers, and plant lovers. We invite the reader to explore the natural world, whether in the garden, in the wild, or in the pages of a well-written book.

Position Purpose:

Sign 10 or more books per year and oversee their content, development, editing, and layout, while maintaining close communication with authors throughout the process. Explore new ideas in outdoor recreation, natural history, popular science, and related topics. Work closely with the art and editorial teams to ensure high-quality projects produced on schedule and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review text and illustrations of contracted or submitted manuscripts
• Negotiate contracts with authors, subject to the publisher’s approval and sign-off
• Work with authors to deliver manuscripts on time; accept or reject contracted manuscripts based on company goals and criteria
• Use title management system to keep records accurate and up to date
• Work with the editorial, design, marketing and publicity teams as the book moves from accepted manuscript to publication; write book copy; participate in jacket meetings
• Keep abreast of trends in our content areas via social media, events and symposia, author platforms, competing publishers, and other imprints within Hachette Book Group
• Work with authors to develop structure, focus, and content in light of competing books, potential audiences, target-list price, and production procedures and economics
• Cultivate relationships with agents and foreign publishers
• Cultivate and maintain a broad network of contacts among academics, professionals, and knowledgeable amateurs within the nature category
• Work with the Publisher and Editorial Director to determine publishing strategies and the shape of the list
• Prepare proposals and preliminary P&Ls and research competitive titles for publishing board meetings

Education and Skills:

• Minimum four years of editorial experience, with experience specifically with illustrated books
• Ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must be cooperative, flexible, and a team player
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Excellent content knowledge in subject areas
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues and authors

Work Location & How to Apply:

You will work a hybrid schedule (2 days in the Portland, OR office and three days from home).

Your resume and cover letter must be included in your application.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location, talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.