Editorial Assistant, Scholarly Books & Acquisitions

Harvard University; Cambridge (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Press Acquisitions Department is seeking an Assistant Editor to provide administrative and editorial support to senior editors and contribute to the development and publication of scholarly books.

The role involves coordinating peer review, preparing materials, tracking deadlines, and assisting with special initiatives. A strong writing ability and organizational skills are essential for this hybrid, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related experience.
• College degree strongly preferred; excellent writing and computer skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate peer review and manage manuscripts and artwork.
• Prepare design briefs and metadata for backlist titles.
• Track deadlines and provide project progress updates to editors.
• Assist with travel arrangements and travel expenses.
• Draft correspondence and maintain book files.

Skills

Editorial support experience

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Planner

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Harvard University Press Acquisitions Department is seeking an Assistant Editor to provide administrative and editorial support to senior editors and contribute to the development and publication of scholarly books.

The role involves coordinating peer review, preparing materials, tracking deadlines, and assisting with special initiatives. A strong writing ability and organizational skills are essential for this hybrid, full-time position.