Editorial Assistant: Copy, Edit & Publishing Support

ReaderLink; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

Vacation pay & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Author events

Publisher-sponsored book club

Job summary

ReaderLink, Franklin, TN-based, seeks an entry-level editorial assistant to support daily communications and the Dreamtivity imprint. The role covers copywriting, editing, administrative support, and collaboration with the creative team on publishing projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications and 1–2 years of publishing experience, with strong MS Office skills and familiarity with Adobe design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field is required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in advertising or publishing is preferred.
• Strong to advanced experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and other design programs is preferred.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with proofreading and copyediting abilities.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for book content, back cover, and marketing materials.
• Proofread, fact-check, and edit content for accuracy and clarity.
• Enter and maintain title information in the title management database.
• Support the Publisher in developing publishing plans and workflow records.
• Provide support for the creative team.
• Assist uploading materials to online approval systems for licensed titles.
• Create mockups and sales materials to secure customer commitments.
• Organize idea and sample libraries and archive copies.
• Perform administrative duties including scanning, printing, mailing, and filing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Copyediting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

ReaderLink, Franklin, TN-based, seeks an entry-level editorial assistant to support daily communications and the Dreamtivity imprint. The role covers copywriting, editing, administrative support, and collaboration with the creative team on publishing projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications and 1–2 years of publishing experience, with strong MS Office skills and familiarity with Adobe design tools.