Editorial Assistant (Children's)

ABRAMS is a trailblazer in illustrated publishing since 1949, seeking an Editorial Assistant to join their Children’s Editorial team. The role involves providing editorial and administrative assistance, managing schedules, and liaising with authors and other departments to ensure smooth publishing processes.ResponsibilitiesTaking notes in meetings, managing mailings to authors and agents, processing expenses, maintaining calendars and meeting agendas, and handle general editorial tasks as neededTrafficking and logging editorial materials on active projects, liaising with other departments (managing editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, publicity, contracts, and accounting)Communicating with authors, artists, and agentsManaging schedules and due dates for major publishing programs, and communicating between teams to make sure materials are accurate and distributed on timeWriting fact sheets, catalogue copy, P&L drafts, and cover copyEditorial tasks also include: light proofreading, collating multiple set of galleys, making text correctionsVetting agented submissions for quality and responding to proposals/submissions/inquiriesAdditional administrative tasks include: scheduling meetings and booking conference rooms, guiding and training interns, independently shepherding the occasional board book reissue or co-pub project if neededCreating and managing PowerPoints for (4) four meetings a year to present books to SalesSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceAbility to work independently and follow through consistently on assignmentsDetail-oriented: Position requires accuracy and careful attention to detailExcellent grammar, spelling, communication, and writing skillsCopyediting/proofreading experience helpfulMust be highly organized, energetic, and able to juggle multiple priorities efficiently and calmlyKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is neededDemonstrated interest in children's booksBenefitsGenerous paid holidays and Summer Fridays.Company-paid year-end office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day each yearComprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability.Retirement savings (401k) and life insurance.Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off.Company OverviewABRAMS is a publisher of high-quality art and illustrated books publishing visually illustrated books in the areas of photography and more. It was founded in 1949, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.abramsbooks.com.



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