Associate Editor, Commercial Fiction & Author Partnerships

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Broad Based Ownership program

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking an Associate Editor for the Emily Bestler Books imprint to manage a predominantly commercial fiction list. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, meticulous editor with strong communication and a passion for marketable stories.

They will maintain relationships with authors and agents and monitor marketplace trends. The role supports editorial and publishing processes from manuscript development through production and publication, with 2–3 years publishing experience and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of publishing experience at a general trade publisher, including supporting editorial and acquisitions.
• Existing relationships within the agent community with 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 ability to develop productive relationships with authors, agents, and internal partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and support presentations for editorial and acquisition meetings.
• Collaborate with publicity, marketing, sales, and publishing teams to package, position, and promote books.
• Serve as editorial liaison with production, design, and other departments throughout the publishing process.
• Review submissions, track prospective projects, and monitor marketplace trends and competitive titles.
• Handle manuscript assessments and select projects as needed.
• Communicate effectively with authors and agents through all phases from acquisition to publication.
• Manage schedules, deadlines, and editorial materials to keep projects on track.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Simon & Schuster is seeking an Associate Editor for the Emily Bestler Books imprint to manage a predominantly commercial fiction list. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, meticulous editor with strong communication and a passion for marketable stories.

They will maintain relationships with authors and agents and monitor marketplace trends. The role supports editorial and publishing processes from manuscript development through production and publication, with 2–3 years publishing experience and