Editorial Assistant – Hybrid Publishing Support

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster Australia is seeking an enthusiastic editorial assistant to support the publishing team in the core administration of commissioning, planning and production of books. The role involves close involvement in editorial administration activities across titles, including meetings, rights catalogues, and data reports.

Based in Sydney or Melbourne, this full-time permanent position operates a hybrid pattern and requires a can-do attitude, strong communication, and a passion for books.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong spelling and grammar with meticulous eye for detail.
• Can-do attitude and initiative in a busy, varied role.

Responsibilities

• Managing departmental meetings and rights catalogues, running reports and checking sales data.
• Developing and maintaining content on the databases.
• Departmental diary management; organising author gifts and event schedules.
• Liaising with authors and agents.

Job description

Simon & Schuster Australia is seeking an enthusiastic editorial assistant to support the publishing team in the core administration of commissioning, planning and production of books. The role involves close involvement in editorial administration activities across titles, including meetings, rights catalogues, and data reports.

Based in Sydney or Melbourne, this full-time permanent position operates a hybrid pattern and requires a can-do attitude, strong communication, and a passion for books.