Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) - Harper Imprint

Responsibilities

• Works with supervisor on all stages of acquisition and publication, including acquisition forms such as P&L requests, drafting and routing contract requests, drafting fact sheet copy, and reviewing catalog and flap copy.
• Corresponds directly with authors, agents, and staff in other departments.
• Traffics manuscript through production, liaising with authors to meet publishing deadlines.
• Aids supervisors in the acquisitions process by reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals, drafting rejection letters, evaluating market competition and trends, and researching and developing ideas.
• Provides administrative support including answering phones, maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and maintaining editorial files.

Qualifications

• College degree or 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and follow through skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Creative self-starter with a love for books.

Pay

The salary for this position is $52,500.