Associate Editor, Commercial Fiction

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster US is seeking an Associate Editor to help manage the predominantly commercial fiction list at the Emily Bestler Books imprint in New York. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and meticulous editor, a strong communicator, and an enthusiastic reader with a sharp eye for marketable stories.

The Associate Editor will support editorial and publishing processes from manuscript development through production, leveraging relationships with authors and agents and tracking marketplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience at a general trade publisher, including experience supporting editorial and acquisitions.
• Existing relationships within the agent community and an interest in expanding connections.
• Strong understanding of the commercial fiction marketplace and emerging reader trends.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with authors, agents, and internal partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and related business applications.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials and supporting presentations for editorial and acquisition meetings.
• Partnering with publicity, marketing, sales, and publishing teams to package, position, and promote books.
• Serving as the editorial liaison with production, design, art, managing editorial, sales, marketing, and publicity throughout the publishing process.
• Reviewing submissions, tracking prospective projects, and staying informed about marketplace trends and competitive titles.
• Handling manuscript assessments and select projects as needed.
• Communicating effectively with authors and agents throughout all phases of the publishing process, from acquisition through publication.
• Managing schedules, deadlines, and related editorial materials to help ensure projects remain on track.

Skills

Editorial experience

Agent relationships

Commercial fiction knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Organization

MS Word/Outlook/Teams

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Simon & Schuster US is seeking an Associate Editor to help manage the predominantly commercial fiction list at the Emily Bestler Books imprint in New York. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and meticulous editor, a strong communicator, and an enthusiastic reader with a sharp eye for marketable stories.

The Associate Editor will support editorial and publishing processes from manuscript development through production, leveraging relationships with authors and agents and tracking marketplace