Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown And Company

SUMMARY:

The Editorial Assistant is responsible for providing editorial and administrative support to a nonfiction Senior Editor at Little, Brown and Company. This position is based in our New York office on a two-day per week hybrid schedule. 

The senior editor’s list continues Little, Brown’s legacy of serious, literary, and commercially exciting books on the cutting edge of history, biography, current affairs, science, and big ideas, focusing on the authors who operate on the highest levels in these categories.

Learn more at littlebrown.com.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with authors and agents about all aspects of the publishing process, including queries, schedules, payments, etc.
• Read, report on, and draft responses to book proposals submitted for publication
• Help compile comparative title lists and profit & loss statements for projects under consideration
• Prepare contract requests and process payments
• Enter title data into proprietary database system and track schedule data throughout publishing process
• Write catalog, cover, and promotional copy; prepare title fact sheets and other selling materials; and manage title metadata
• Assist in editing acquired manuscripts
• Create and manage art logs, and manage digital assets from delivery through production and publication
• Traffic editorial projects through Production, Copyediting, Art, Legal, Publicity, Marketing, and other departments
• Perform general administrative duties, including preparation of print materials, mailings, drafting correspondence and facilitation of group communications
• Coordinate meeting schedules, manage agendas, and take notes
• Assist with other projects as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 1+ year of publishing experience preferred (internships okay) or other editorial work experience
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and polished verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to attend to details and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, plus Google Docs and Sheets
• Passion for general nonfiction, including serious, commercial, and visual projects
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite a plus

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation range for this position is $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: 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) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.