Editorial Assistant, Center Street

Center Street is a leading publisher of conservative voices in nonfiction. Founded to serve an underserved Middle America audience, the imprint has a long history of publishing New York Times bestselling books that make an impact and elevate the conversation through sharp arguments, impactful journalism, and inspiring stories.

About the role

This position provides editorial support to the Associate Publisher. You will manage titles through production, collaborate with authors, literary agents, and internal teams (marketing, sales, art, audio, royalties, and rights), and handle administrative duties for the division.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Center Street Associate Publisher on new book acquisitions and current book projects.
• Project manages titles through production, working closely with authors, literary agents, managing editorial, production, and other internal teams to keep projects on track.
• Reads and evaluates proposals submitted for acquisition consideration.
• Prepares pre-acquisition materials, including profit-and-loss statements and memos.
• Creates and manages title data in the internal content management system, including deal memos, contracts, and fact sheets.
• Attends, participates in, and organizes regular editorial, marketing, sales-related, and other meetings.
• Writes descriptive copy for books and fact sheets.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for certain division-related duties, such as managing incoming requests relating to reversions, inventory, metadata, or other areas.
• Performs administrative duties, including responding to messages on behalf of the Associate Publisher, organizing meetings, distributing materials, managing mail, and making photocopies.
• Aims to independently edit a select manuscript within the first 9–12 months.

Requirements

• Demonstrated passion for publishing conservative nonfiction.
• Interest in books on faith, business leadership, inspiration, and military is a plus.
• Commitment to free expression and publishing books for all audiences.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of publishing experience (internships acceptable) or other editorial work experience, including journalism.
• Astute reader and evaluator of potential projects for publication.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills.
• Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, databases, and ability to work in an internal content management system.
• Polished communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Collegial and responsive to messages, especially with colleagues, authors, and agents across the country.
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product with strong follow-up and follow-through.

About Center Street

Center Street, a Nashville-based imprint of Hachette Book Group, specializes in conservative nonfiction books on American politics, the military, and leadership. Its New York Times bestselling authors include John Maxwell, Donald Trump Jr., Newt Gingrich, Jeanine Pirro, Ben Carson, Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert Edsel, and Jesse Itzler, among others.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $52,500 (NYC location), $48,300 (Washington, D.C. location), or $41,500 (Nashville location).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care insurance
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Commuter benefit plan
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Travel assistance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discretionary bonus program
• Paid time off (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and generous sick leave)
• Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may require specific elections or program terms.