Acquisition Editor

The Acquisition Editor at Packt is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and contracting licensed learning content, building relationships with creators and publishers, and supporting Packt’s publishing and commercial strategy.

Location: India

Salary: INR 35K-65K fixed pay per month

Responsibilities

• Work to defined content briefs to identify and source relevant creators and publishers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with creators and publishers across priority subject areas.
• Evaluate proposed content against editorial, commercial, and catalogue requirements.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of licensed products that support Packt’s publishing strategy.
• Negotiate non-exclusive licensing terms that reflect content value and distribution scope.
• Contract a consistent flow of licensed products in line with quarterly targets.
• Collaborate with editorial, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth handover of contracted content.
• Participate in editorial board and title level discussions to maintain alignment between in-house and licensed content.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in relationship management, acquisition, or commercial roles, ideally within publishing, media, or digital content.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with creators and publishers.
• Sound commercial judgement, with the ability to assess content value and make data informed decisions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a pipeline and work to targets.
• A proactive and resilient self-starter who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and online collaboration tools.
• A reliable remote working setup, including a stable internet connection suitable for large file transfers.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• 5 day working week
• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India
• Training programs
• Group Medical Insurance
• Wellness initiatives

Additional Information

• The role reports to the Licensing Manager.
• Packt is a remote-first company with most team members based in India and the UK.
• The salary range is INR 35K-65K fixed pay per month, depending on skills and experience.
• Packt does not authorize third-party consultancies, influencers, or agencies to offer employment opportunities on their behalf.