No Starch Press is expanding our editorial department and seeking an experienced Acquisitions Editor to join our remote team.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As an Acquisitions Editor, you'll acquire, develop, and manage technical book projects from concept through publication. You'll work directly with authors to develop manuscripts, coordinate with technical reviewers, and ensure books meet our quality standards. This position requires strong technical understanding, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Remote position with flexible scheduling coordinated through your manager.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Identify market opportunities and recruit authors for new book projects
Guide authors through the manuscript development process
Edit technical content for clarity, accuracy, and structure
Hire and manage technical reviewers
Coordinate projects through production timelines
Write marketing copy including back cover text
Collaborate with marketing and production teams
REQUIREMENTS:
5+ years of hands-on editing experience at a publishing company or related field
Strong understanding of programming concepts and technical terminology
Proven experience working with technical authors
Project management skills with ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects
Excellent writing and editing abilities
Experience with Word, LibreOffice, and ideally LaTeX/Overleaf
Bachelor's degree
Ability to work independently while maintaining regular team communication
ABOUT NO STARCH PRESS:
Founded in 1994, No Starch Press publishes technical books for developers, system administrators, and security professionals. We're an independent publisher focused on high-quality technical content that serves the programming and tech communities.
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter that shows you've researched this specific role and No Starch Press. We're looking for someone genuinely interested in technical publishing, so tell us what specifically interests you about working with our books and authors.
Location: Remote
Salary: $61,000-$82,000
This is a REMOTE position
do NOT contact this poster about other services, products or commercial interests
