Editorial Assistant – Romance & Thrillers (Hybrid, NYC)

Avon; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Disability accommodation policy

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join Avon Books in a NYC hybrid role. You will support the VP and Editorial Director across romance, thriller, horror, and cozy fantasy projects, handling administrative and editorial tasks and coordinating with authors and departments.

The ideal candidate has a college degree or 1+ year of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• College degree or 1+ year of relevant work experience.
• Genuine interest in commercial fiction, adult genre.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP and Editorial Director on book projects from acquisition to publication and beyond.
• Draft publication materials, including contracts, metadata, jacket and retailer copy.
• Traffick manuscript through production and liaise with authors to meet deadlines.
• Assist acquisitions by reading proposals, drafting letters and researching trends.
• Provide admin support: scheduling, ISBNs, mailings, and price promotion alerts.

Skills

Genuine interest in commercial fiction

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comunicat

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with Outlook

Proficiency with PowerPoint

Education

College degree or 1+ year of relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

HarperCollins Publishers is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join Avon Books in a NYC hybrid role. You will support the VP and Editorial Director across romance, thriller, horror, and cozy fantasy projects, handling administrative and editorial tasks and coordinating with authors and departments.

The ideal candidate has a college degree or 1+ year of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.