Account Manager

Smith Publishing House; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Full Medical

Free Snacks

Job summary

A publishing company in Chicago is looking for an experienced editor to manage manuscript submissions and provide support to authors. The role involves reading through a slush pile, assisting senior staff with tasks, and communicating deadlines. Candidates should have at least 2 years of editing experience and a graduate degree in publishing. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of editing experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with authors.

Responsibilities

• Read through manuscript slush pile.
• Assist senior staff with coffee runs.
• Communicate deadlines to authors.
• Provide emotional support to authors.

Skills

Editing

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in publishing or related field

Job description

Smith Publishing House discovers and publishes new and upcoming authors. We have some of the best authors in world on staff, including; Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen, Kurt Vonnegut, and others.

Responsibilities

• Read through manuscript slush pile
• Coffee Runs for senior staff
• Communicating deadlines to touchy authors
• Keeping authors from mental breakdowns

Requirements

• 2 years of editing experience
• Graduate degree in publishing or related field
• 401K
• Full Medical
• Free Snacks

Smith Publishing House is an Equal Opportunity Employer