Job Application: Senior Editor
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Milkweed Editions, an award-winning literary press, seeks a Senior Editor with a record of accomplishment in acquiring and developing outstanding literary fiction. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to acquiring and editing 7-10 titles each year, cultivating relationships with authors and agents, positioning and presenting acquired titles, and attending relevant conferences.
The ideal candidate will have considerable experience with substantive editorial development and be well-connected in the literary marketplace. Milkweed Editions offers a creative and supportive work culture, and the ideal candidate will embrace collaboration across our team.
Qualifications:
- Minimum five years experience in literary title acquisitions
- Alignment with the mission, values, and publishing program of Milkweed Editions
- Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and juggle tasks from multiple points of contact
- Demonstrated ability to work well on a team, while also being self-directed
Preference will be given to candidates in or willing to relocate to Minneapolis. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits*. Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors, in a range of $75,000–$95,000 per year.
Please submit a resumé, three references, and a cover letter addressed to Daniel Slager, Publisher & CEO, in one combined PDF via Submittable by June 5, 2026. Your cover letter should express your interest in our organization and this position, and articulate how it aligns with your professional and personal goals. Please keep your letter to one page.
*Currently available benefits include unlimited paid time off, generous health benefits, and a 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
It is the policy of Milkweed Editions to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected class recognized by applicable laws.