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| Title: | Editorial Assistant, Grand Central Publishing |
| Description: | SUMMARY:
The Editorial Assistant is responsible for providing editorial and administrative support to an VP/Executive Editor and Editor specializing in narrative nonfiction, one with a strong focus on pop culture and celebrity and the other on cultural criticism, true crime, history and investigative journalism. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Write catalog, cover and promotional copy and prepare fact sheets. -Prepare contract requests and process payments. -Communicate with authors and agents about queries, payments, sales information, etc. -Traffic editorial projects through Production, Copyediting, Legal, -Design, Publicity and Marketing, and secure appropriate approvals. -Enter title data into proprietary databases system and track data throughout publishing process. -Prepare pre-acquisition materials, including profit-and-loss statements. -Read and report on manuscripts, proposals and books submitted for publication. -Draft rejection letters for materials submitted for publication. -Coordinate meetings, including agendas and minutes. -Perform administrative duties, including: photocopying, sorting mail, filing, directing/responding to phone calls, etc. |
| Requirements: | KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
-Minimum of 1 year of publishing experience strongly preferred (internships ok) or other editorial work experience. -Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in narrative nonfiction and pop culture. -Excellent organizational skills with the ability to ability to attend to details and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. -Excellent writing skills. -Solid computer skills. -Polished communication skills & interpersonal skills. -Prior office experience preferred. -Ability to work overtime on occasion, if needed. |
| Company: | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply via the link below: https://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-book-group/job/oIMDafw1 |
| Date Posted: | 8/1/2019 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
