Managing Editorial Assistant

About the role

ABRAMS is a company founded in 1949 that specializes in illustrated publishing. We are currently seeking a Managing Editorial Assistant to join our Managing Editorial Team. The role involves supporting the senior members of the Managing Editorial department in guiding books through the preproduction process.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior members of the Managing Editorial department in working with the Editorial, Design, and Production departments to guide books through the preproduction process
• Use Title Management Module database to set up entries for individual titles, track book data (specifications, etc.) and schedules, and update information
• Oversee departmental invoicing process
• Create barcodes
• Work with the Vice President managing the metadata feed by sending updates and troubleshooting
• Apply for CIP data
• Copyedit and proofread books, jackets, and marketing materials
• QA ebook files
• Cook up title schedules
• Aid in preparing books for reprints and paperback reissues, including updating files and specifications
• Track and manage book-related materials used for sales and marketing purposes
• Participate in seasonal catalog development and production meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent copyediting (on hard copy and electronically) and proofreading skills
• Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
• Accuracy, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and follow through consistently
• Highly organized, energetic, and able to juggle multiple priorities efficiently and calmly
• Able to manage time and meet deadlines
• Able to work collaboratively and diplomatically across departments
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Experience working on illustrated books
• Familiarity with electronic markup/Acrobat Pro

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in New York, NY with a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week
• The base salary range for this position is ($40,000 - $45,000) per year

Benefits

• Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays
• Company-paid year-end office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day each year
• Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability
• Retail savings (401k)
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off

What We Offer

ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

Schedule

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week.