Editor

z_Bazooka; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Full Medical

Free Snacks

Job summary

A leading publishing firm in Boston seeks an experienced editor with at least 2 years of editing experience. The role involves reading through manuscript submissions, assisting senior staff with tasks such as coffee runs, and managing deadlines and author communications. The ideal candidate should hold a graduate degree in publishing or a related field, and be capable of providing support to authors in a high-pressure environment. Benefits include 401K, full medical, and free snacks.

Qualifications

• 2 years of editing experience required.

Responsibilities

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

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