Mat Buntin
About Mat Buntin
Mat Buntin is an Acquisitions Editor at University of Toronto Press, where he has worked since 2016. He has held various roles at the same institution since 2007, including Acting Sales Manager and Publisher's Representative.
Current Role at University of Toronto Press
Mat Buntin serves as an Acquisitions Editor at University of Toronto Press, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for identifying and acquiring new titles for publication, contributing to the growth and diversity of the press's catalog. His expertise in the publishing industry supports the press's mission to deliver high-quality scholarly and trade publications.
Previous Positions at University of Toronto Press
Before his current role, Mat Buntin held several positions at University of Toronto Press. He worked as Acting Sales Manager from 2014 to 2015 and as Publisher's Representative from 2008 to 2011. He also served as Senior Publisher's Representative from 2012 to 2016, which included a brief tenure as Acting Sales Manager from 2011 to 2012. These roles provided him with extensive experience in sales and marketing within the academic publishing sector.
Educational Background
Mat Buntin studied at the University of Guelph, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English. His educational background has equipped him with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of literary and academic content, which are essential in his current role in acquisitions.
Early Career Experience
Prior to his tenure at University of Toronto Press, Mat Buntin worked at Broadview Press as a Sales and Marketing Assistant from 2007 to 2008. This early experience in sales and marketing laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the publishing industry, allowing him to develop skills that are critical for his work in acquisitions and sales.