Amazon

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Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Amazon through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by a contract staffing supplier and will not be an employee of Amazon. Amazon Publishing is seeking an innovative, passionate, market-savvy Acquisitions Editor with a focus on romance novels for the Montlake imprint. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with high judgement, exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, strong editorial and project management experience, and established industry relationships. You will be responsible for discovering and acquiring exceptional content, managing author and agent relationships, and collaborating with marketing, publicity, production, design, author relations, and IP teams to deliver quality books and world-class author experiences. This is a multi-faceted job in a fast-paced, high productivity environment that requires flexibility, forward-thinking, and a sense of humor. Position is based in Seattle office with possibility of New York office for the right candidate. Key job responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and develop submissions, projects, and proposals to acquire primarily for Montlake, including: Monitoring trend and sales data with keen eye for romance and commercial fiction Working closely with authors to develop their work and careers Working closely with internal teams to shepherd work from manuscript through publication and beyond Building and maintaining strong relationships with literary agents Top Skills Required • Project Management • Publishing Schedule Management • Publishing Background • 5 years Experience Additional Details • Location: Remote (working West coast hours) • Duration: 5 Months • Pay Range*: $55 - $60 per hour • Weekly Schedule: 40 hours • Job Status: Non-Exempt • Application Deadline: 2/13/2026 This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits • Medical, dental & vision • Hospital plans • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Company paid short and long-term disability • Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com for other accommodation options. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law. Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us. • We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. San Francisco Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. City of Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.