Editorial Assistant - Publishing Ops & Market Insights

Publishers Marketplace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Commuter pre-tax benefits

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Guilford Press, a New York City-based independent academic publisher, is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support Senior Acquisitions Editors in developing and producing ambitious title lists annually. The role is based in Midtown Manhattan with hybrid in-office requirements.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in publishing, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of relevant experience, preferably in publishing.
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties with attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and proactively, with authors, partners, and customers.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and publishing processes.
• Interest in scholarly publishing is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Assist Senior Acquisitions Editors in acquisitions and development: coordinate meetings with authors; collaborate with editors and freelancers on development and production; maintain schedules and deadlines; facilitate editorial review and timely manuscript delivery; prepare transmittal paperwork and pre-transmittal meetings.

Kenntnisse

Editorial coordination

Acquisitions support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Guilford Press, a New York City-based independent academic publisher, is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support Senior Acquisitions Editors in developing and producing ambitious title lists annually. The role is based in Midtown Manhattan with hybrid in-office requirements.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in publishing, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Competitive benefits are included.