Assistant, Editorial Services (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. They are seeking an Assistant for their Editorial Services group to provide proofreading, corrections, and other content-specific services to editorial teams.ResponsibilitiesQuality check eBooks across a variety of genres and formats (reflowable and fixed format), identifying errors in content, construction, and functionalityEnter corrections specified by production editorial team into manuscripts using Microsoft Word and HarperCollins’s proprietary markup languageLearn HarperCollins-specific systems/processes/standards for proofreading and correctionsAssist in editorial services projects as needed, such as proofreading marketing ads, reviewing large print editions, and sluggingSkills0-2 years' experience in an editorial capacity (proofreading, copyediting, corrections entering) or degree in applicable subject (publishing, journalism, English)Strong interest in eBooks, digital publishing technologies, and digital innovationKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Acrobat, and Adobe Digital Editions and/or other eBook readersFamiliarity with the Chicago Manual of StyleStrong attention to detailWillingness to take on new responsibilities as skill set growsStrong communication skillsAbility to work on multiple priorities in a very fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teamsCover letters are strongly preferredBenefitsComprehensive and highly competitive benefits packageVariety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefitsElective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforceCompany OverviewHarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. It was founded in 1817, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.harpercollins.com/.



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