Mid Level Acquisitions Editor Jobs

Mid level acquisitions editor jobs go to editors ready to own full editorial projects, evaluate submissions with authority, and guide titles from acquisition through publication with minimal oversight. Openings are distributed across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Law & Legal Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Fintech, with employers like Cooley LLP, JPMorganChase, and Kestra Financial hiring at this level now.

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Top stateNew York
Top employerCooley LLP
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type93% On-site
Top industryLaw

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EY
New York, New York
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Compliance & Legal
Finance
$178k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Mergers & Acquisitions Business Analyst
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Mergers & Acquisitions Business Analyst
Kestra Financial
Austin, Texas
Business Analysis
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Analyst
Project Management
Business Strategy
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Manager, Acquisitions & Business Development
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Manager, Acquisitions & Business Development
Circle K
Tempe, Arizona
Partnerships & Business Development
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Vice President, Asset Management - Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions
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Vice President, Asset Management - Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions
JPMorganChase
San Francisco, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Finance
Accounting
Project & Program Management
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Real Estate Sales
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Property Management
$170k - $285k/yr
On-Site
None

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Investment Banking - Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
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Investment Banking - Mergers & Acquisitions Associate
JPMorganChase
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Business Strategy
$175k - $225k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mid Level Acquisitions Editor Job Market

Who's Hiring

Cooley LLP4 open roles
JPMorganChase3 open roles
Kestra Financial3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Fintech
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Banking & Financial Services

Mid Level Acquisitions Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level acquisitions editor job?

Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes: highlight the titles you acquired independently, the author relationships you built, and the revenue or critical reception those books generated. Employers at this level want editors who can evaluate a manuscript's commercial potential without heavy guidance, so your application materials should lead with specific acquisitions decisions you made and their results, not just tasks you assisted with.

Which companies hire mid level acquisitions editors?

Companies hiring mid level acquisitions editors right now include Cooley LLP, JPMorganChase, and Kestra Financial, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of major trade publishers, academic presses, and digital media companies that need editors who can manage a list independently rather than support a senior editor.

Are there remote mid level acquisitions editor jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and list type. About 7% of mid level acquisitions editor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the publishing industry's broader shift toward flexible work after years of primarily in-office culture. Academic and digital publishers tend to offer the most remote flexibility at this level.

How do I move up to a mid level acquisitions editor role?

Moving from an editorial assistant or junior editor role into mid level acquisitions takes deliberate skill-building over several years. Focus on developing your ability to evaluate submissions commercially, not just editorially, and seek out opportunities to attend book fairs, build agent relationships, and close acquisitions with guidance at first. Demonstrating that you can own a small list and see titles through the full cycle is what signals readiness for a mid level role.

Which industries hire the most mid level acquisitions editors?

Mid Level acquisitions editor roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active publishing programs that require editors who can independently identify, acquire, and develop content without relying on senior staff for every decision.