Acquisition Editor

About Our Product:

Our product is an app-based reading platform that provides users access to thousands of books. We provide a platform for readers to enjoy their favorite stories while letting writers publish easily, build a reader base, and get paid for their work. We host several author programs that work to educate, empower, and publish out authors, helping them grow their careers both on and off our app.

The Role:

We are looking for an Acquisition Editor  to join our growing organization. As a key member of our Content Team, you will help us acquire and refine partnerships with writers, content creators, agents, and publishers to support critical content initiatives for our web novel app. This is a highly cross-functional role, and you will collaborate across teams like Data, Business Insights, Product, Marketing, User Growth, and more. Besides the the web novel app, our game & short dramas products are also back-boned by the content team.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit new authors for our online reading app and other company platforms;
• Contract introduction of self-published authors, and copyright introduction of various content resources;
• Create compelling story outlines, liaise with ghost writers to craft content as per our specifications, and expand our copy right resources;
• Actively Engage in projects involving the adaptation of books/stories into games or short dramas.
• Manage relationships with current authors, publishers, agencies, and communities to onboard content creators;
• Research, identify and initiate potential partnership opportunities based on content and business needs;
• Translate content trends, author/partner performance, and market analysis into strategic insights to inform internal strategy, provide compelling directional feedback about partner content, and craft external best practices;
• Track and analyze the performance of acquisition strategies including the number of authors onboarded, content, and user growth.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years experience in business development and retention. Special preference for specific experience with publishers, writers, and content creators.
• Experience in sales, marketing, or contract negotiation strongly preferred.
• Script writing experience is strongly preferred.
• Traditional or digital publishing familiarity is preferred.
• Deep understanding of popular culture (entertainment, music, trends, media) and storytelling.
• Ability to be proactive, show initiative, and work quickly in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and professional communication skills.
• Strong understanding of spreadsheets, CMS, CMR, social media, and basic US copyright law.