Backlist Publishing Coordinator

Hachette Book Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) plan

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Little, Brown and Company is seeking a Publishing Assistant to support the VP, Associate Publisher and Director of Backlist. This role provides administrative and project support across publishing activities, including seasonal processes, sales materials, backlist promotion, and divisional initiatives.

The assistant will coordinate meetings, prepare materials, assist with backlist sales and promotions, and help with metadata, title tracking, and reports, working across Little, Brown imprints in

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Basecamp and Notion is a plus; experience with Amazon Vendor Central or sales reporting systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate VP/Associate Publisher schedules and meeting logistics.
• Prepare and distribute sales materials and presentations.
• Manage backlist promotions, reports, and title tracking.
• Oversee galley mailings for marketing, publicity, and editorial teams.
• Assist with creation and updating of presentations, sell sheets, and pitch materials.
• Support backlist promotions and retailer initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate sourcing and upload of digital content (Amazon A+), with internal resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Tools

Basecamp

Notion

Amazon Vendor Central

Canva

Job description

Little, Brown and Company is seeking a Publishing Assistant to support the VP, Associate Publisher and Director of Backlist. This role provides administrative and project support across publishing activities, including seasonal processes, sales materials, backlist promotion, and divisional initiatives.

The assistant will coordinate meetings, prepare materials, assist with backlist sales and promotions, and help with metadata, title tracking, and reports, working across Little, Brown imprints in