• Acquisitions Assistant for Environment and Games

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Acquisitions Assistant for Environment and Games

     

    + Job Number: 24908

    + Functional Area: Publishing

    + Department: MIT Press

    + School Area: Libraries, MIT Press, Tech Review

    + Employment Type: Full-Time

    + Employment Category: Non-Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    + Schedule:

     

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    Posting Description

    ACQUISITIONS ASSISTANT FOR ENVIRONMENT AND GAMES, MIT Press, will assist two Acquisitions Editors with project management for the MIT Press’s book programs in environmental studies, urbanism, new media, and game studies; manage distinct and critical phases of project development for approximately 40 projects per year, across a range of publication types; learn the book acquisitions process at a major university press; work with authors to prepare manuscripts and artwork for production, including review of final manuscripts to ensure that preparation guidelines have been followed; data entry and maintenance of project metadata in title management system; coordinate the peer review process by querying potential reviewers and making sure review process stays on schedule and arranging honorarium; solicit endorsements for forthcoming books; send contracts and tax documents to authors for signature and coordinating advance payments; assist with preparation of various documents including publishing plans and sales sheets; track and oversee permissions clearance; and manage general administrative responsibilities, including assisting with planning around seasonal deadlines and maintenance of project schedules for both lists.

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of administrative experience; excellent organizational and communication skills; robust administrative computer skills (MS Word, FileMaker, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple task demands, and effectively manage time; can deal with confidential information and/or issues (including peer reviewer identities, tax forms, etc.) using discretion; and detail-oriented, self-motivated, and enjoys working in teams when necessary. PREFERRED: Experience or engagement with diverse communities or communities that are underrepresented in STEM fields, and a willingness to apply that knowledge in the daily work of publishing; bachelor’s degree in a related field; and publishing experience. Job #24908-4

     

    This is a full-time, 35-hour/week position.

     

    MIT Press offers a hybrid work environment.

     

    Local applicants preferred; remote applicants will be considered.

     

    We welcome candidates who bring new perspectives to the press. We publish authors from across the globe and this position can serve to introduce the assistant working in across the dynamic fields of environmental studies, urbanism, new media, digital humanities, and game studies. No subject expertise is necessary.

     

    4/9/2025