Editorial Assistant: Scholarly Books & Projects

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University Press Acquisitions seeks an Assistant Editor to provide administrative and editorial support to senior editors, help develop and publish scholarly books, and assist with backlist republications and metadata preparation. The role collaborates with the Editorial Director on select projects and supports special initiatives after training.

The candidate will coordinate peer review, manage manuscripts, track deadlines, and assist with correspondence, bindings, and proofs.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related experience.
• College degree strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing and computer skills.
• Organized, accurate, detail-oriented, diplomatic.
• Familiar with academic journals and editorial processes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate peer review and manage manuscripts and artwork.
• Prepare title information sheets and design briefs.
• Maintain editorial databases and handle administrative duties.
• Draft correspondence and track project progress with editors and directors.
• Assist with travel arrangements and travel expenses where needed.

Skills

Editing coordination

Excellent writing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Planner

Adobe

Job description

Harvard University Press Acquisitions seeks an Assistant Editor to provide administrative and editorial support to senior editors, help develop and publish scholarly books, and assist with backlist republications and metadata preparation. The role collaborates with the Editorial Director on select projects and supports special initiatives after training.

The candidate will coordinate peer review, manage manuscripts, track deadlines, and assist with correspondence, bindings, and proofs.