Nonfiction Editorial Assistant / Assistant Editor

Newsletter Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance coverage

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance program

PTO or, if applicable

Broad Based Ownership program

Job summary

Simon & Schuster in New York City is seeking an Editorial Assistant or Assistant Editor to join One Signal Publishers. You will support the publishing process from submission evaluation to coordinating books through publication.

The ideal candidate is a nonfiction reader with strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, who can collaborate with authors, agents, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and maintain quality.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–2 years of publishing experience, preferably in nonfiction editorial.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and discretion when working with authors, agents, and colleagues.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support both administrative and editorial work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, processing expenses, coordinating mailings, and maintaining departmental records.
• Track incoming submissions, read proposals and manuscripts, and prepare thoughtful reader’s reports and recommendations.
• Conduct research on potential authors, comparable titles, industry trends, and emerging topics.
• Support manuscript preparation and editorial work, including drafting correspondence, organizing author materials, and tracking revisions.
• Draft and refine catalog copy, cover copy, title information, and materials for internal presentations.
• Maintain accurate title data, schedules, and project records in publishing systems.
• Coordinate with managing editorial, production, design, marketing, publicity, and sales to keep projects moving and ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Communicate with authors and agents regarding schedules, materials, and routine inquiries.
• Prepare materials for editorial and publishing meetings and track follow-up items.
• Take greater ownership of assigned projects, managing routine author communication and coordinating key publishing milestones.
• Assist with substantive manuscript feedback and editorial letters under the guidance of senior editorial staff.
• Contribute ideas for potential acquisitions and develop relationships with agents and prospective authors.
• Help evaluate acquisition opportunities through market research and editorial discussion.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simon & Schuster in New York City is seeking an Editorial Assistant or Assistant Editor to join One Signal Publishers. You will support the publishing process from submission evaluation to coordinating books through publication.

The ideal candidate is a nonfiction reader with strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, who can collaborate with authors, agents, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and maintain quality.