Editorial Assistant, Artisan and Black Dog & Leventhal

Hachette Book Group is a leading book publisher, and they are seeking an Editorial Assistant who is passionate about illustrated book publishing. This entry-level role involves supporting senior editorial staff and includes responsibilities such as manuscript preparation, administrative duties, and maintaining book archives.ResponsibilitiesAssist in manuscript preparation, art log creation and management, and other book-related tasks for projects acquired and assigned by the senior editorial staffPerform administrative duties, including mailings, processing book orders, scheduling, submitting invoices, tracking payment requests, filing expense reports and reimbursements, and maintaining book archivesEnter title data into proprietary database systems and actively maintain data throughout publishing processDraft fact sheets that will be used to explain books to the sales and marketing departmentsTake ownership and keep careful track of project-specific and seasonal deadlinesWork closely with department members to create sales presentations in Powerpoint for recurring meetings and solicit various assets used for seasonal sell-inInteract professionally and efficiently with authors and their literary agents, as well as internal departments, including design, publicity, marketing, production, and salesAttend, prepare materials, and take/distribute minutes for editorial meetings, and marketing and sales meetings as requiredAttend and participate in editorial and production meetings, evaluating marketplace trends, and researching and developing book ideasSkillsBe highly organized, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detailDemonstrate good follow up and follow throughBe self-directed and able to work independently, as well as be able to work effectively and collaboratively with all members on a small teamPossess excellent verbal and written communications skillsThink holistically about a task as it pertains to the publishing processBe interested in learning and applying details of the publishing process to tasksBe comfortable using email, calendar management, and file management toolsPossess solid computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, and similar toolsFamiliar with Adobe Suite, including Photoshop and InDesignHave some publishing experience (while not required, this is a plus)BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionBasic and supplemental lifeShort-term and long-term disabilityAccidental death and dismembermentCritical illnessHospital indemnityLong-term careHealth and dependent care FSACommuter benefit planEmployee assistance programTuition reimbursementTravel assistance401(k)Discretionary bonus programPTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal servicesCompany OverviewHachette Book Group is a US trade publisher. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.hachettebookgroup.com.



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