Search Jobs
Search Internships
Publisher Profiles
Publishing Programs
Publishing Organizations
Major/Department guide
Commonly Used Terms
Publishing Events
Bookjobs.com is sponsored by the Association of American Publishers, the leading trade association for the U.S. book and journal publishing industry.
View Job
| [Back to Jobs] |
|
| Title: | Publishing Assistant - Radius Book Group |
| Description: | Radius Book Group is seeking a Publishing Assistant who has a “no job too small” work ethic who is ready to join our growing publishing team. The right candidate will have a profound appreciation of nonfiction books and will already have 1–3 years of relevant industry experience gained through substantial internships and/or work-related experience. In this role, you will provide a unique opportunity to support the team in all aspects of the publishing process. At Radius Book Group, we value mentorship and fostering long-term professional commitments. If you are driven by a passion for literature and a desire to excel in a multifaceted publishing role, we encourage you to apply.
About Us Radius Book Group is a division of Diversion Publishing Corp, one of the fastest growing independent publishers in the industry. Radius provides full-service publishing solutions for independent authors. Radius is dedicated to offering authors the freedom to publish in their own unique voice, Radius provides an open forum for all sides of cultural conversation. Our reputation for deeply rooted relationships within the industry and expert book development and production, with broad market outreach, is well known. Radius is on a mission to redefine what successful, author-centric publishing looks like. If you want to be part of that mission, learn more by visiting our website at www.radiusbookgroup.com Editorial / Production * Maintain and organize consumer pages and production schedules for projects * Prepare book description copy, sales tip sheets, and other sales assets * Proofread book interior and cover files * Assist authors on image collection and maintain records for books with interior art * Support authors with promotional & marketing efforts, such as blurb outreach * Communicate with authors, agents, partners, and vendors Administrative * Attend meetings, maintain agendas, and take meeting notes * Prepare book submissions and maintain historical rejections and acquisitions log * Coordinate book registration with the US Copyright office * Process book orders and income/expense invoices * Perform upkeep of sales/distribution data system * Maintain marketing blurbs on our website through WordPress * Manage social media content on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and other platforms * Assist other departments including production, design, marketing, publicity, and accounting * Coordinate and schedule meetings with literary agents and prospective clients |
| Requirements: | * Undergraduate degree or higher in relevant field(s)
* 1–3 years book-publishing experience a must * Excellent and professional written and verbal communication skills * Emanate professionalism during in-person and virtual meetings * Proficient in Dropbox, Google Suite, and all Microsoft applications * Familiarity with publishing industry technology a plus—Nielsen BookScan, Adobe Creative Suite Benefits We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package to our employees that includes Medical Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance (employer paid), Vision and Dental Insurance, Retirement Savings, Commuter Benefits, generous paid time off, work-life balance benefits & employee discounts to all our full-time employees. Salary: $40,000.00 to $42,000.00 Location: Open to Remote |
| Company: | DIVERSION PUBLISHING |
| Location: | New York, NY |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please send an email, with cover letter and resume attached, to Suzanne Mercer, Operations Manager at info@radiusbookgroup.com. The email header must include the Job ID RBG_202404 and job title.Please be aware that this is a general inbox. No phone calls. |
| Tracking Number: | RBG_202404 |
| Date Posted: | 4/18/2024 |
