Role OverviewThe Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to Harper's Picture Books and Programs, Versify, and Curiosity Studio imprints. The team is dedicated to creating books around esteemed house brands and developing captivating and bestselling new picture books. The Editorial Assistant will work alongside a team of passionate editors who are committed to bringing many different stories and voices to life.
What You Will Do
The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support, including coordinating prep for seasonal launch meetings, title data set-up and maintenance, reprint corrections, scheduling meetings, and processing expense reports. They will also manage deadlines and schedules for the team, offer editorial feedback on projects in development, and assist with preparation of acquisitions materials.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a passion for children's books, knowledge of the marketplace, and keen interest in learning about the business of publishing. They will enjoy working collaboratively, both in a small editorial team and across departments, and be highly organized, resilient, flexible, patient, and detail-oriented.
Requirements
- College degree or 1+ year equivalent work experience
- Prior relevant work experience (including but not limited to bookselling, internships, and/or coursework)
- Must have a passion for children's books, knowledge of the marketplace, and keen interest in learning about the business of publishing
- Must enjoy working collaboratively, both in a small editorial team and across departments
- Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task
- Must be highly organized, resilient, flexible, patient, and detail-oriented
- Must be an efficient, self-motivated problem-solver with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Power Point
- Basic knowledge of social media (Instagram)
Benefits
- Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
- Physical health benefits
- Retirement and savings benefits
- Caregiving benefits
- Emotional wellbeing benefits
- Transportation benefits
- Elective benefits
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