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| Title: | Assistant Editor - Children's Trade |
| Description: | Company Description
Established in 1998 and located in midtown Manhattan, Bloomsbury USA is a general interest publisher of adult and children’s books which has become known for both its high quality fiction and non-fiction for adults and children as well as its extensive Academic publishing from the world’s most recognized experts. Bloomsbury Children's Books publishes books for readers of all ages, including Renée Watson’s Piecing Me Together (Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award), Salina Yoon’s My Kite Is Stuck! And Other Stories (Theodore Seuss Geisel Award), Martin W. Sandler’s 1919 (National Book Award), Nick Lake’s In Darkness (Michael L. Printz Award) and Lilliam Rivera’s Never Look Back (Pura Belpré Honor); as well as works by New York Times bestselling authors Brigid Kemmerer and Danielle Paige. Bloomsbury is also the worldwide publisher of #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, as well as the original publisher of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series in the UK. Position Description This entry level role reports to the Publishing Director of the Children’s Trade group and supports the Editorial Director and department needs. Individual must be detail oriented, organized, efficient, a skilled communicator with various people and departments, and comfortable/skilled/quick learner with computers and various data base systems. Individual must also have specific interest in children’s and young adult fiction and nonfiction publishing. Primary Responsibilities Administrative Responsibilities • Organize and schedule department meetings (booking conference rooms/video links, etc) • Send production materials, ARCs, finished copies, etc., and other clerical duties • Create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Powerpoint presentations • Add/update titles in Biblio Data System • Commission and send advance payments • Facilitate materials sent to authors for approvals (proofread 1P, proofs, etc.) • Prepare and enter T&E reports and Focal Point invoices • Look up/update sales figures (Cognos, Decision Key, Royalty Share) in tip sheets • Draft deal memos, review contracts, upload to Biblio • Create editorial schedules • Maintain title lists, publication grids, and department grids Editorial Responsibilities • Write paperback/board book copy • Create tip sheets and write other seasonal and book jacket copy • Prepare copy to feed out to online retailers • Review reprints and make necessary updates • Read, evaluate, and respond to submissions alongside Publishing and Editorial Directors • Prepare acquisitions proposals • Offer editorial feedback • Communicate news to authors and agents (deals, ebook promotions, etc.) • Oversee a list of UK co-publications • List illustration suggestions, review sketches, and code artwork into B&W illustrated novels • Create design memos and work with Design team on covers • Research and analyze trends and competition • Present books at pre-launch and launch |
| Requirements: | • Associates Degree in a related field
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Ability to organize, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines • Flexible and able to switch gears, mid-stream • Strong attention to detail • Critical reading skills/editorial eye • Ability to take initiative • Interest in working on children’s and young adult fiction and nonfiction. • Strong understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook |
| Company: | BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING |
| Location: | This position is based in our New York City office and works on a hybrid schedule, two days per week in the office and three days per week at home. Candidates must reside in NY, NJ, CT , or PA and be able to commute to Bloomsbury USA’s New York City office. |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply for this job opportunity via our onboarding portal: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/783853/Bloomsbury-Publishing/Assistant-Editor---Childrens-Trade |
| Date Posted: | 10/26/2021 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
