Christianne C. Jones
Mankato,MN
Summary
Dynamic Acquisitions Editor with a proven track record of identifying and championing best-selling picture books and early chapter book series while fostering strong author and agent relationships. Expert in content development and relationship building, adept at steering projects from concept to market with a keen editorial eye, and dependable and efficient project manager.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisitions Editor
Capstone Publishing
05.2016 - Current
- Solicit, acquire, and evaluate picture books with critical and bestselling potential that align with company goals, ensuring a cohesive product lineup.
- Regularly present and pitch proposals at acquisition meetings, speaking to the publisher and sales and marketing to highlight key points about sellable concepts or submissions.
- Follow up promptly with agents after acquisition meetings to ensure the best possible negotiating position on behalf of the company.
- Champion manuscripts through the full book process, starting with the initial concept pitch and ending with the printed book. act as content “expert” and
- Collaborate with the book team, including designers, art directors, production teams, media researchers, licensors, and content strategy leads
- Help shape and drive marketing plans, sales strategies, and PR opportunities by writing book trailers, marketing copy, metadata, and other copy as needed.
- Monitor current and pending acquisitions at various stages of development.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with agents and authors.
- Edit additional work-for-hire titles/series as needed, producing books that are successful with respect to accuracy, readability, content, organization, style, and reading level
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and topics.
Additional Experience
Capstone Publishing
03.2002 - 05.2016
- Managing Editor, Picture Window Books (an imprint of Capstone, 2010-2016)
- Associate Managing Editor, Picture Window Books (an imprint of Capstone, 2004-2010)
- Editor, Picture Window Books (an imprint of Capstone, 2004)
Associate Editor, Compass Point Books (an imprint of Capstone, 2003-2004) - Reprint/Assistant Editor, Capstone Publishing (2002-2003)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications (Minor: Marketing)
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota05.2022
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative
- Content Planning
- Content Evaluation
- Content Development
- Project Management
- Editorial/Story Judgment
- Editing and Proofreading
- Writing
- Time Management
- Presenting
Timeline
Acquisitions Editor
Capstone Publishing
05.2016 - Current
Additional Experience
Capstone Publishing
03.2002 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communications (Minor: Marketing)
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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