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HarperCollins Children’s Books is currently seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide support for the Greenwillow Books imprint. Since its inception in 1974, Greenwillow Books has been publishing a select, author-driven list of books full of honesty, emotion, and depth for children ages birth to eighteen. In this position you will assist the VP/Publisher, Executive Editor, and Art Directors. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is knowledgeable and passionate about children’s books, and is creative, dedicated, highly organized, and enthusiastic.
This is a hybrid position based out of our New York office. Responsibilities:
The salary for this position is $48,500. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
HarperCollins Children’s Books is currently seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide support for the Greenwillow Books imprint. Since its inception in 1974, Greenwillow Books has been publishing a select, author-driven list of books full of honesty, emotion, and depth for children ages birth to eighteen. In this position you will assist the VP/Publisher, Executive Editor, and Art Directors. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is knowledgeable and passionate about children’s books, and is creative, dedicated, highly organized, and enthusiastic.
This is a hybrid position based out of our New York office.
- Provides administrative and editorial support to the VP/Publisher and Executive Editor.
- Drafts correspondence, memos, P&Ls, contract requests, and process payments.
- Drafts title sheet copy, catalog copy, selling copy, and flap copy as needed and crafts keywords and metadata.
- Reads and evaluates manuscript submissions and drafts reader’s reports and rejection letters.
- Assists with information flow and department’s communication with authors, agents, internal departments, and other team members.
- Participates in team meetings.
- Provides support to Art Directors including tracking and scanning artwork and assisting in art check and presentations.
- Assists Art Directors in searching for images, artists, portfolios, and other materials.
- Assists in scanning artwork and in preparing books for the printer as needed.
- Assists in fact-checking, indexing, and permissions clearing as needed.
- College-level degree or equivalent work experience required
- At least one year of prior experience in relevant coursework and/or internships
- Proven ability to organize and set priorities under pressure
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, PhotoShop, and InDesign
- Must have an understanding and awareness of general marketplace, industry, and current books
- Strong interest in books for children, especially picture books and middle grade novels
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary for this position is $48,500. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
