Associate Editor, Emily Bestler Books

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 was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Associate Editor, Emily Bestler Books

Simon & Schuster is seeking an Associate Editor to help manage the predominantly commercial fiction list at the Emily Bestler Books imprint. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and meticulous editor, a strong communicator, and an enthusiastic reader with a sharp eye for compelling, marketable stories. This individual will maintain relationships with the imprint’s authors and agents and monitor the marketplace to stay informed about emerging voices and trends.

The Associate Editor will help support the Emily Bestler Books editorial and publishing process, from manuscript development through production and publication. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of publishing experience who is ready to expand their industry relationships and take on greater responsibility within a dynamic commercial fiction program.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Preparing materials and supporting presentations for editorial and acquisition meetings.
• Partnering with publicity, marketing, sales, and publishing teams to help 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.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience at a general trade publisher, including experience supporting the editorial and acquisitions process.
• Existing relationships within the agent community, with an interest in continuing to expand those connections.
• A strong understanding of the commercial fiction marketplace and emerging reader trends.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and related business applications.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster US, 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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

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