Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial firm located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

The Editor will acquire and edit proposals and manuscripts for publication in the categories of Leadership, Inspiration, Christian Spirituality, Social Justice, Finance and Retirement. This position will generate ideas, reach out to potential authors, work with agents and manage submissions. This position will work closely with authors to develop content. Shepherd projects through to production and beyond.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Acquire and edit lead trade titles.
• Prepare necessary paperwork including descriptions and comparative titles, write copy.
• Edit manuscripts, keeping to production and publication schedules.
• Work closely with marketing to maximize sales.
• Present at sales conferences and attend conferences and book fairs as necessary.
• Knowledge or interest in faith-based publishing.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experienced in trade non-fiction acquisitions
• Excellent communication skills—written, oral, editing, and presentation
• Must have market awareness
• Must have the ability to travel as needed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• S. or B.A. required
• 3+ years of trade publishing experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extensive use of computer keyboard

ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professional office environment and home office

EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation

If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.

We are currently in a work from home posture through September 24th but will be returning to the office on September 27, 2021.  We are evaluating options for flexibility at this time.