Editorial Assistant — Nonfiction & Memoir

News Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers in New York, NY, seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support for two editors across nonfiction titles including memoir, essays, and wellness works.

Responsibilities include coordinating with authors and agents, drafting jacket and flap copy, assisting acquisitions, and helping manage the publication process from manuscript to book. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintains communication with authors and agents.
• Under close supervision, drafts jacket copy, flap copy, sales notes, and fact sheets.
• Assist supervisors in the acquisition process by reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals, drafting rejection letters, preparing acquisition materials, as well as conducting sales research, creating P&Ls, Acquisition Memos, and drafting contract paperwork.
• Transmits manuscripts and coordinates the publication process by liaising with other departments.
• Provides administrative and editorial support and assists in coordinating the publication process from manuscript to book.
• Drafts correspondence, memos, and completes internal forms; masters intranet programs.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organization

Editing

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

HarperCollins Publishers in New York, NY, seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support for two editors across nonfiction titles including memoir, essays, and wellness works.

Responsibilities include coordinating with authors and agents, drafting jacket and flap copy, assisting acquisitions, and helping manage the publication process from manuscript to book. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.