Editorial Assistant
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a dynamic and imaginative Editorial Assistant to support two editorial directors in a NEW children's book publishing imprint focused on innovative, bold, and compassionate stories that bring the joy of reading to children of all ages. We are looking for someone passionate about working across all children’s age categories, including picture books, middle grade, graphic novels, YA, and nonfiction.
This entry-level position allows for growth to learn the publishing and creative development process, sharpen organization, process management, and data analysis skills, and work to support a diverse and inclusive list of authors and illustrators. This position is remote in the following states ONLY: IL, AZ, CT, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, WI. However, the ideal candidate would work hybrid from the New York office.
Editorial Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide editorial support including reading and evaluating manuscripts both on submission and under contract. Assist with preparation of acquisitions materials, including sales and competitive title research, acquisitions memos, and drafting contract paperwork.
- Work closely with design, managing editorial, marketing, production teams to ensure the smooth execution of book projects from concept to publication.
- Draft book copy, including title sheets, flap description, selling copy, catalog copy, and selling points. Conducts positioning research and handles reprint corrections.
- Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, processing expense reports, payments, and invoices. Maintain pipeline grids and upcoming deadlines.
- Update author files, handles paperwork for and tracks book contracts, orders contract copies, and updates online metadata fields (descriptions, bios, reviews, etc.) for current, forthcoming, and backlist titles.
- Assist in strategizing and generating digital content for social platforms.
- Create positive and collaborative relationships with internal teams as well as authors, illustrators, and other external partners.
- Stay informed about current trends and developments in children’s books, as well as emerging technologies and platforms in the publishing industry.
- A college degree and/or equivalent work or internship experience.
- A passion for children’s books, knowledge of the marketplace, and keen interest in learning about the business of publishing.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit, ready to jump in to help across departments.
- Possess an eye for digital marketing trends and social media savvy.
- Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task; must be highly organized, flexible, patient, and detail oriented.
- Must be an efficient, self-motivated, proactive problem-solver with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and PowerPoint. Airtable, Canva, Illustrator, InDesign, or Procreate a plus but not necessary.
We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sourcebooks is a thriving entrepreneurial company that brings extraordinary authors to readers in the most dynamic, data-driven ways. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we have been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are a company of enthusiastic booklovers passionate about connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 100 million lives. Join us as we change 100 million more.
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