Editorial Assistant, Adult Trade - Remote

Overview

This entry-level role reports to the Publisher and Nonfiction Editorial Director of the Adult Trade group and supports editorial and administrative department needs. The individual must possess strong reading and writing skills, be detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and a skilled communicator with various people and departments, and comfortable with systems and various database programs.

In Short

• Organize and schedule department meetings
• Send production materials and perform clerical duties
• Create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations
• Add/update titles in Biblio Data System
• Commission and track payments
• Prepare and enter expense reports
• Read, evaluate, and respond to submissions
• Research and analyze trends and competition
• Prepare acquisitions proposals
• Communicate news to authors and agents

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Critical reading skills/editorial eye
• Interest in working on nonfiction titles
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid Work Schedule