Editorial Assistant, UNSQ Adult Editorial
Hachette Book Group is a leading book publisher, and they are seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the executive editor and editor-at-large at Union Square & Co. The role involves assisting with the publishing process, providing administrative support, and liaising with authors and various teams to ensure the successful production of books.
Responsibilities
- Reading proposals and submission manuscripts and providing thoughtful evaluations
- Maintaining a submissions log and drafting rejection letters
- Drafting catalog, jacket, and web copy as well as fact sheets
- Researching comparative sales data and market trends
- Supporting general editorial processes, including proofreading covers and interiors
- Preparing and trafficking essential paperwork, such as P&Ls, term sheets, and contract requests
- Coordinating and creating materials for sales meetings
- Collaborating across all in-house departments (publicity, marketing, sales, production, design, etc.)
- Providing administrative support, including filing expense reports, scheduling meetings, and processing invoices
- Preparing manuscripts for transmittal
Skills
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for fiction, narrative nonfiction, and pop culture
- Ability to identify consumer trends through analysis of data and research
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information into streamlined copy
- Strong project management skills, including careful attention to detail and timely follow-up, both internally and externally
- Superb organizational skills, as well as an ability to multitask, prioritize, and think proactively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Creative problem solving, analytic skills, decision-making, and time management
- Flexible hybrid schedule with three days a week in the office
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Tech savviness and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- One to two years of experience in commercial trade book publishing preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic and supplemental life
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Critical illness
- Hospital indemnity
- Long-term care
- Health and dependent care FSA
- Commuter benefit plan
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Travel assistance
- 401(k)
- Discretionary bonus program
- PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
- Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services
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