Editorial Rotations Associate: Grow Across a Dynamic Program

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

Job summary

Book of the Month is seeking a full-time Editorial Assistant through its Editorial Rotational Program in New York. The role offers exposure to Industry Relations, Licensing, Contracts & Operations, Book Selections, and Allurial, with a two-year path to a specialized position based on performance and interests.

Success hinges on quick learning, strong writing, data analysis, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic; ability to learn quickly, take on new challenges, and apply feedback.
• A desire to learn quickly and grow over time.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong prioritization skills that allow you to keep projects on track.
• Ability to do math and conduct data analysis.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface comfortably with people at all levels.
• Great judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care.
• Fast and avid reader with a deep knowledge of contemporary commercial fiction.

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

Writing & proofreading

Time management

Prioritization

Data analysis

Communication

Fiction knowledge

Job description

Book of the Month is seeking a full-time Editorial Assistant through its Editorial Rotational Program in New York. The role offers exposure to Industry Relations, Licensing, Contracts & Operations, Book Selections, and Allurial, with a two-year path to a specialized position based on performance and interests.

Success hinges on quick learning, strong writing, data analysis, and excellent organizational skills.