Editorial Assistant, Simon Acumen

Simon-; New York; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Broad Based Ownership

Job summary

Simon & Schuster US seeks an Editorial Assistant to support the Editorial Director and Editor. The role requires organization, strong communication, and a keen interest in business books. Internships or volunteer experience in publishing is preferred, with familiarity with Chat GPT and MS Office.

The position involves administrative duties, manuscript reading, proposal evaluation, and drafting acquisition materials as part of a collaborative editorial team in New York City.

Qualifications

• Exposure to the publishing industry via internships or volunteer work.
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt in a publishing environment.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support to editorial team including scheduling meetings and video conferences, filing expense reports, travel bookings, and submissions.
• Reading and assessing book proposals.
• Reading and evaluating manuscripts and providing feedback.

Skills

Communication

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Learn quickly

ChatGPT familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Simon Acumen is seeking anEditorial Assistantto support Editorial Director and Editor. Successful candidates havehad some exposure to the publishing industry through internships or volunteer work, highly organized, strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and an ability to learn quickly. A positive attitude with a keen eye for problem solving and interest in the publishing industry as a whole is preferred. An interest in business books is necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Administrative support to editorial team including scheduling meetings and video conferences, filing expense reports, booking travel, award and prize submissions, galley and finished book mailings, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Reading and assessing book proposals.
• Read and evaluate manuscripts and give feedback to team.
• Draft p&ls, acquisition materials, tip sheets, catalog copy, and flap copy
• Familiarity with Chat GPT
• Working across departments to manage workflow, using in-house systems and the Microsoft suite

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies , including theWorkplace Privacy Notice , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA