Publishing Assistant, Simon & Schuster Canada

Simon & Schuster; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in Toronto is seeking a highly organized and proactive Publishing Assistant. This full-time hybrid role will provide administrative and editorial assistance to the President and Publisher. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in publishing. Responsibilities include managing schedules, preparing documents, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Salary range is CAD 50,000 - 55,000.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative or publishing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the President and Publisher’s schedule.
• Prepare and edit documents and presentations.
• Draft and edit publishing letters and materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Microsoft Office Suite

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Publishing, Communications, or related field

Job description

Overview

Simon & Schuster Canada is seeking a highly organized and proactive Publishing Assistant to support the President and Publisher. This role provides both administrative and editorial assistance and requires exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is discreet, professional, and passionate about books. This is a full-time, hybrid position (2-3 days in-office) based in Toronto, Canada.

Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of America\'s Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. It is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its roster includes many world-renowned authors and imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children\'s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio, with international operations in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, reaching readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the President and Publisher’s schedule, including coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel
• Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and reports
• Serve as a liaison between the President and Publisher and internal teams, authors, agents, and external partners
• Draft and edit tip sheets, publishing letters, and other materials
• Read and report on manuscript submissions
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Assist with special projects and other administrative or editorial tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Publishing, Communications, English, or related field
• 1–2 years of administrative or publishing experience preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality

Simon & Schuster Canada is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster Canada, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster Canada role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC Canada ULC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Function Content / Editorial / Publishing

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Regular

Hiring Min Rate 50,000 CAD

Hiring Max Rate 55,000 CAD