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| Title: | Editorial Assistant, LBYR |
| Description: | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) is seeking an editorial assistant who is passionate about children’s book publishing. The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to an Editorial Director and an Editor who publish picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction and nonfiction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare materials for and traffic editorial projects through all stages of the editorial process from acquisition through final book. Interact professionally with authors and literary agents, as well as internal departments within LBYR and HBG, including design, publicity, marketing, production, sales. Enter title data into proprietary database systems and maintain data throughout publishing process. Draft and circulate contract forms. Draft descriptive copy and fact sheets that will be used to introduce books to the sales and marketing departments. Prepare materials for meetings, as required. Read, report on, log in, track, and respond to submissions of manuscripts Research book sales using internal and external databases. Perform administrative duties, including: scheduling, handling mail, preparing packages for shipment, directing/responding to inquiries, filing expense reports, misc. research projects, etc. |
| Requirements: | KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Demonstrated interest in children’s literature is essential, especially picture books. Excellent administrative skills. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Highly organized, capable of multi-tasking, and detail oriented. Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensure quality of work through attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with colleagues at every level of seniority. Self-directed and able to work independently to achieve goals. Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through. Comfortable using email, calendar management, and file management tools. Familiar with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel or other like tools. Enthusiastic about the creative process and sharing ideas. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 1 year of publishing experience preferred (internships ok). How to apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT / COMPENSATION & BENEFITS DISCLOSURE: As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Salary will vary based on a number of factors including skills and experience— talk with your recruiter to learn more. Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401(k), and more. |
| Company: | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply via the link below: http://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-internal/job/oRPljfw4 |
| Date Posted: | 4/26/2022 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
