Editorial Assistant

3 days ago

New York, New York, United States The New Press Inc Full time
Job Title: Editorial Assistant

Join The New Press Inc, a leading public interest publisher, as an Editorial Assistant. This exciting opportunity will support two acquiring editors in evaluating and responding to submissions, transmitting manuscripts, and managing administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall administrative support for two acquiring editors
  • Transmit manuscripts to the Managing Editor for production according to in-house procedures
  • Prepare blurb solicitation letters and finished book letters; mail galleys and finished books
  • Read and evaluate proposals and manuscripts, track submission correspondence, and prepare editorial memos
  • Correspond as needed with authors and/or their representatives
  • Track contracts and advances
  • Draft catalog copy, jacket copy, and marketing tip sheets
  • Coordinate with the marketing and sales teams to schedule sales conference preparation for the editorial team

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree
  • Some knowledge of the publishing process, from contract to finished book, whether via internships or direct work experience
  • An interest in/exposure to some of the fields in which The New Press publishes (law and justice, progressive education, race, gender, cultural studies, primary source documents, popular economics)
  • An interest in and commitment to the ideals of The New Press, a not-for-profit, public-interest publisher
  • Excellent written and oral presentation; a collegial demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Exceptional organizational skills, diplomacy, pro-activeness and initiative, and a high energy level
  • An ability to juggle multiple projects, provide status updates, and (with time) anticipate needs
  • A propensity to meet deadlines
  • Ample experience with MS Office (including Excel) and a general facility with digital/tech matters
  • Fluency in one or more foreign languages (a plus)

The New Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The New Press is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The New Press will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, religion, creed, sexual orientation, disability, Union activity, marital and/or parental status, citizenship, national origin or alienage, ancestry, genetic information, size, age, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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