Publishing Coordinator — Editorial & Office Operations

Hachette-Livre; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Discretionary bonus program

PTO

Job summary

Hachette Nashville is seeking a Publishing Coordinator to support the Publisher with editorial and administrative tasks in the Nashville, TN office. The role involves manuscript development support, catalog copy creation, and coordinating publishing schedules and reports.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of publishing experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Adobe. The position emphasizes multitasking and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in editorial processes and manuscript management.
• Ability to draft and edit cover briefs, fact sheets, and catalog copy.
• Strong organizational skills supporting a senior editor/Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Provide editorial and administrative support to the Publisher of Hachette Nashville.
• Draft, edit, and maintain metadata and catalog materials.
• Generate and analyze publishing reports and schedules.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and expense reporting.
• Support data gathering for acquisitions and budgeting.
• Assist in post-subedit stages with cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Editorial management

Administrative support

Written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Publishing or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe

Basecamp

Canva

Job description

Hachette Nashville is seeking a Publishing Coordinator to support the Publisher with editorial and administrative tasks in the Nashville, TN office. The role involves manuscript development support, catalog copy creation, and coordinating publishing schedules and reports.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of publishing experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Adobe. The position emphasizes multitasking and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced