Publishing Programs Coordinator (Hybrid)

Bloomsbury-Publishing; Greenbelt (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Bloomsbury Publishing USA in the Washington, DC area is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support two Acquisitions Editors in Business and Management, helping reach revenue and profitability targets. You will manage key dates, liaise with authors and editors, prepare manuscripts for handover to production, and coordinate contracts and payments.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and experience with publishing workflows (Biblio is a plus).

Qualifications

• Excellent time-management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external contacts.
• Highly organized with multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Experience coordinating with authors, editors, and production partners.
• Familiarity with publishing processes or systems (e.g., Biblio) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with authors and editors to ensure author care.
• Keep the publishing program on schedule and maintain frontlist plans.
• Prepare manuscripts for handover to production and ensure standards are met.
• Set up new titles in Biblio and update project changes on key dates.
• Coordinate contributor contracts and payments with royalty/accounts payable.
• Prepare cover briefs and designs when required.
• Liaise with production and marketing to share information on key dates.
• Provide basic reports and sales information; respond to inquiries.

Skills

Time management

Project management

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Author care

Tools

Biblio

Job description

Bloomsbury Publishing USA in the Washington, DC area is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support two Acquisitions Editors in Business and Management, helping reach revenue and profitability targets. You will manage key dates, liaise with authors and editors, prepare manuscripts for handover to production, and coordinate contracts and payments.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and experience with publishing workflows (Biblio is a plus).