Role OverviewThe Assistant Editor provides administrative and editorial support to designated senior editors while contributing to the successful development and publication of scholarly books. The role collaborates with the Editorial Director on select backlist republication projects, rewrites copy, develops metadata for selected backlist titles, and solicits forewords for new editions of classic works.
What You Will Do
The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer review, managing manuscripts and artwork, preparing title information sheets and design briefs, maintaining editorial databases, and handling a range of administrative responsibilities that support the department's editorial and publishing operations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have three or more years of related experience, excellent writing and computer skills, and the ability to set priorities, multitask, and work independently.
Requirements
- Three or more years of related experience
- College degree strongly preferred
- Demonstrated excellent writing and computer skills
- Organized, accurate, detail-oriented, diplomatic, and familiar with the Microsoft suite of products
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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