Editorial Rotations Associate

Book of the Month; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Book of the Month is seeking an Editorial Assistant for a two-year Editorial Rotational Program in New York. You will gain exposure to Industry Relations, Licensing, Contracts & Operations, Book Selections, and Allurial, our Romantasy business, with potential placement after the program.

Successful candidates are fast learners with strong writing, proofreading, and data analysis skills, excellent time management, and superb communication.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic; ability to learn quickly and apply feedback.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assistant to the Editorial Director: Manage the Editorial Director’s calendar, develop presentations for publishers, and execute components of BOTM’s podcast operations.
• Book Selections: Assist with the Selections process, including maintaining our book database, drafting editorial copy, and conducting data analysis of book performance.
• Editorial Operations: Draft and execute licensing agreements, input Editorial content into company systems, and assist with components of hardcover and audiobook production.
• Department of Cultural Arts & Sciences: Support the coordination and execution of cross-functional business initiatives, including original print acquisition and Collections.
• Allurial: Assist with Editorial and Marketing initiatives for Allurial, our Romantasy business, including reading and evaluating books, executing on ads and creative, and managing our influencer program.
• Member Experience: Project manage Member Experience initiatives, optimize box rate and books per box through testing and reporting, and serve as the voice of the member by synthesizing platform insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Time management

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast learner

Prioritization

Fiction knowledge

Job description

Book of the Month is seeking an Editorial Assistant for a two-year Editorial Rotational Program in New York. You will gain exposure to Industry Relations, Licensing, Contracts & Operations, Book Selections, and Allurial, our Romantasy business, with potential placement after the program.

Successful candidates are fast learners with strong writing, proofreading, and data analysis skills, excellent time management, and superb communication.