Editorial Assistant: Copy, Proofing & Publishing Prep

Readerlink Distribution Services; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ReaderLink Distribution Services, publishers of Dreamtivity, seeks an entry-level editorial assistant to support daily communications and administrative tasks in a publishing imprint. Responsibilities include copywriting, proofreading, data entry, and assisting with publishing plans and materials.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in English or related field, 1–2 years in publishing, and strong MS Office and Adobe InDesign/Photoshop skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field required.
• 1–2 years in advertising or publishing preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and proofreading abilities.

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 data in title management databases.
• Assist Publisher with publishing plans, research trends, and workflow records.
• Support creative team and upload materials to approval systems.
• Create mockups and sales materials to secure customer commitments.
• Organize idea and sample libraries and archive copies.
• Perform administrative duties including scanning, mailing, and filing.

Skills

Copywriting

Proofreading

Data entry

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ReaderLink Distribution Services, publishers of Dreamtivity, seeks an entry-level editorial assistant to support daily communications and administrative tasks in a publishing imprint. Responsibilities include copywriting, proofreading, data entry, and assisting with publishing plans and materials.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in English or related field, 1–2 years in publishing, and strong MS Office and Adobe InDesign/Photoshop skills.