Nonfiction Editorial Assistant / Assistant Editor

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

One Signal Publishers, an imprint of Atria Books at Simon & Schuster, seeks an Editorial Assistant or Assistant Editor to provide administrative and editorial support across the publishing process. The ideal candidate enjoys nonfiction reading, strong writing, and attention to detail, with an interest in memoir, journalism, history, politics, and culture criticism.

The role offers opportunities to work closely with editors, participate in manuscript evaluation, and assist with acquisitions

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–2 years of publishing experience is preferred.
• Strong interest in nonfiction publishing and One Signal's books and mission.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support: scheduling, calendars, expenses, mailings, and records.
• Track submissions, read proposals and manuscripts, prepare reader's reports and recommendations.
• Research potential authors, comparable titles, industry trends, and topics.
• Support manuscript prep and editorial work, draft correspondence, track revisions.
• Draft catalog and cover copy, title information, and internal presentation materials.
• Maintain title data, schedules, and project records in publishing systems.
• Coordinate with editorial, production, design, marketing, publicity, and sales to keep projects on track.
• Communicate with authors and agents about schedules and materials.
• Prepare materials for editorial meetings and track follow-up.

Skills

Editorial coordination

Substantive editing

Reader of nonfiction

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in publishing/English

Tools

Publishing systems

Job description

One Signal Publishers, an imprint of Atria Books at Simon & Schuster, seeks an Editorial Assistant or Assistant Editor to provide administrative and editorial support across the publishing process. The ideal candidate enjoys nonfiction reading, strong writing, and attention to detail, with an interest in memoir, journalism, history, politics, and culture criticism.

The role offers opportunities to work closely with editors, participate in manuscript evaluation, and assist with acquisitions