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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