Editorial Assistant, Sustainable Living Book Publishing

Nashville Public Radio; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The role is based in White River Junction, VT and is a full-time Editorial Assistant position with a salary of $40,000 per year. The Editorial Assistant will work closely with the Senior Managing Editor and the broader editorial team to manage workflow, keep the publishing program organized, and support a range of editorial and administrative functions.

The role involves copyediting and proofreading to a high standard, reviewing submissions, handling copyright and catalog data, coordinating the

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and project management ability.
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills.
• A genuine interest in sustainable living and the ideas the publisher covers.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Senior Managing Editor and editorial team to manage workflow and keep the publishing program running smoothly.
• Copyediting and proofreading manuscripts to a high standard.
• Reviewing incoming submissions.
• Handling copyright and catalog data.
• Coordinating the work of the editorial intern.
• Maintaining book and award databases.
• Making award submission recommendations to the publisher.
• Supporting trade review submissions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Copyediting

Project management

Interest in sustainable living

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

The role is based in White River Junction, VT and is a full-time Editorial Assistant position with a salary of $40,000 per year. The Editorial Assistant will work closely with the Senior Managing Editor and the broader editorial team to manage workflow, keep the publishing program organized, and support a range of editorial and administrative functions.

The role involves copyediting and proofreading to a high standard, reviewing submissions, handling copyright and catalog data, coordinating the