Editorial Assistant, Children's Books & Licensing

SimonsChustr; New York; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the editorial team across children's publishing projects. This entry-level opportunity offers exposure to manuscript review, catalog copy, and production coordination in a fast-paced imprint.

The role emphasizes sharp writing and organizational skills, close attention to detail, and collaboration with authors, designers, and sales staff to keep publication schedules on track.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and proofreading abilities with attention to detail.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and collaboration with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the editorial team, including scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars.
• Enter and maintain title information in internal publishing systems, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Assist with reviewing manuscripts, layouts, and proofs for accuracy and age-appropriate language.
• Draft and edit catalog, cover, and online descriptive copy under editorial guidance; write select manuscripts in-house.
• Track manuscripts, artwork, and other materials through the editorial process and help keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate submissions to licensing partners and track feedback and approvals.
• Communicate with authors, illustrators, agents, and licensing partners as directed.
• Work with design, production, managing editorial, marketing, and sales to support publication schedules.
• Prepare materials for editorial meetings, seasonal presentations, and sales conferences.
• Research children's books, brands, and market trends; contribute ideas for new projects.

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the editorial team across children's publishing projects. This entry-level opportunity offers exposure to manuscript review, catalog copy, and production coordination in a fast-paced imprint.

The role emphasizes sharp writing and organizational skills, close attention to detail, and collaboration with authors, designers, and sales staff to keep publication schedules on track.