Editorial Assistant

Guilford Press; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 50.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

HRA and FSA arrangements

Employer-paid disability insurance

401(k) and 401(k) match

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Commuter pre-tax benefits

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Guilford Press in New York City seeks an Editorial Assistant to work closely with Senior Acquisitions Editors to develop and produce ambitious scholarly lists annually. The role focuses on coordinating acquisitions, manuscript delivery, and production processes, with a strong emphasis on organization and proactive communication.

The position is based in midtown Manhattan with hybrid in-office arrangements. A minimum of one year in publishing and a passion for scholarly works are preferred as

Formación

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience, preferably in publishing.
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties with attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, authors, partners and customers.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn new technologies and publishing processes.
• Interest in scholarly publishing is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Senior Acquisitions Editors in acquisitions and development processes.
• Coordinate meetings with authors and with production/editing staff; manage timelines and deadlines.
• Facilitate editorial review of sample chapters and timely manuscript delivery.
• Obtain reviews of proposals and manuscripts; schedule discussions and payments.
• Maintain title data and project tracking across systems; generate status reports.
• Conduct market research and contribute to marketing memos.
• Provide other administrative assistance as requested.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Interest in scholarly publishing

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Guilford Press — a proudly independent academic/scholarly publisher of high-quality, evidence-based works in psychology, education, research methods, and related fields, for professionals, students, and general readers — has an immediate opening for an Editorial Assistant who will work closely with Guilford’s Senior Acquisitions Editors to develop, transmit, and produce ambitious lists of titles annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Acquisitions Editors in the acquisitions and development process: Coordinate informational/onboarding meetings with authors; collaborate with Assistant Editor, Manager of Pre-Production Development and Scheduling, and freelance developmental editors on development and production process; maintain schedules, timelines, and deadlines; facilitate editorial review of sample chapters and timely delivery of final manuscripts from authors; prepare all transmittal-related paperwork and schedule pre-transmittal meetings.
• Obtain reviews of proposals and manuscripts; arrange online discussions and focus groups; synthesize and analyze information; send review/participation requests, follow ups, and payments.
• Maintain accessible systems and reporting methods for tracking all projects, including under contract manuscript schedules, upcoming transmittals, and review projects. Maintain accurate title data in systems.
• Conduct market research as assigned; contribute to marketing memos.
• Generate reports from databases as needed for sales, marketing, and senior management; respond to inquiries from marketing and production; provide status reports to management.
• Provide other administrative assistance as requested.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of relevant experience, preferably in publishing.
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties with attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and proactively, both internally with colleagues and externally with authors, partners, and customers.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and computer systems as needed.
• Willingness to gain and grow experience and knowledge of scholarly publishing and general publishing processes.
• An interest in the subject areas Guilford publishes is a plus.

Work Arrangements

Guilford Press is a New York City-based company that has embraced hybrid work arrangements. This position is based out of our midtown New York City office. Being available for in-office work on an ongoing, weekly basis is a key component of this position.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 annually, with a hiring salary dependent on skills and experience. Guilford’s comprehensive benefits package includes eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits as of hire; HRA and FSA arrangements; employer-paid disability insurance; 401(k); 401(k) match; annual profit-sharing bonus considerations; commuter pre-tax benefits; and professional development opportunities.

About Our Company

Guilford Publications, founded in 1973, prides itself on science-based works, by respected experts, that aim to advance knowledge, support individual and societal well-being, and make a difference in the lives of clinicians, researchers, students, educators, and general readers around the world.

Guilford is a company full of people who are passionate about the works we publish and the company’s role as an independent publisher with a long history of excellence. Guilford offers an ethical and compassionate work environment, where staff members are respected and valued. It is a company that builds on staff skills and asks that employees are open to learning new skills. It strives for a healthy work-life balance and appreciates that employees have multi-faceted, full lives.

For more information about Guilford, please visit our website at www.guilford.com.

Guilford Publications is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, creed, national origin, marital/partnership status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, arrest or conviction status, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.