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| Title: | Assistant Editor (FT) |
| Description: | Seven Stories Press seeks a full-time Assistant Editor. Working with the Editorial Director and the Managing Editor, this position is an integral part of the team, providing editorial and administrative support for a diverse list of political nonfiction, literary fiction, literature in translation, and children’s books.
Position title and salary ($50k–$60k) depending on experience. Job Duties include: - Reading and evaluating submissions and writing reader’s reports - Line-editing manuscripts independently, with some supervision and guidance from Managing Editor and Editorial Director as needed. - Reviewing work of freelance copy editors and proofreaders, with supervision and guidance from Managing Editor and Editorial Director as needed. - Conducting blurb outreach for approximately 15 titles a year. - Writing cover copy for approximately 30 books a year. - Proofreading manuscripts, cover mechanicals, catalogs, and promotional materials. - Liaising with authors, agents, and translators. - Submitting books to awards, logging award submissions, and maintaining an updated list of awards. - Performing administrative duties: mailing books to authors and agents, ordering office supplies, maintaining contact database, tracking contracts, etc. - Attending weekly staff meetings and quarterly editorial meetings. |
| Requirements: | - Significant writing and/or editing experience, either in book publishing or a related field
- Interest in social justice publishing and/or world literature - Commitment to uplifting traditionally marginalized voices - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong attention to detail - Ability to prioritize and multi-task - Must be a self-starter and able to work independently - Experience with The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition - Internships in book publishing, or one to two years’ experience in an editorial role at a publishing house strongly preferred but not required - Ability to come into our Tribeca office two days a week strongly preferred but not required - Proficiency in more than one language a plus but not required |
| Company: | SEVEN STORIES PRESS |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please send your resume and cover letter to hiring@sevenstories.com. |
| Date Posted: | 6/26/2024 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
