Editorial Assistant/ Assistant Editor, Gallery Books

Lensa; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in publishing, Simon & Schuster, is seeking an Editorial Assistant in New York. The role involves supporting the Editorial Director and includes tasks such as reviewing manuscripts, organizing meetings, and communicating with authors. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with a passion for memoir and pop culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance Coverage

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Some familiarity with the book production process.
• Meticulous attention to detail and top-notch organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts and provide feedback.
• Organize and schedule meetings in MS Outlook.
• Communicate with authors and agents by phone and email.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Job description

Editorial Assistant/ Assistant Editor, Gallery Books

Editorial Assistant/ Assistant Editor, Gallery Books

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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.

Gallery Books seeks an editorial assistant or assistant editor to support the Editorial Director, focused on memoir, pop culture, and narrative nonfiction. Responsibilities include: reviewing manuscripts and providing feedback; general administrative duties; organizing and scheduling meetings in MS Outlook; communicating with authors and agents by phone and email; expense tracking; evaluating a high volume of manuscripts; handling all aspects of transmitting books to production.

Qualifications

• Some familiarity with the book production process
• Meticulous attention to detail and top-notch organizational and prioritizing skills
• Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative to solve problems
• Capacity to manage multiple (and often competing) deadlines
• Love of the highbrow and the lowbrow
• Sense of humor and calm under pressure
  
  

Please note, this role is hybrid and requires 4 days in-office.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 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. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Family Editorial

Job Function Content / Editorial / Publishing

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 50,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 50,000 USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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