Editorial Assistant - New York, United States - Book of the Month

Book of the Month

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Summary:
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What you will be doing _
Manage the Editorial Director's calendar, including scheduling appointments and coordinating meeting logistics
Prepare and proofread a variety of documents, including agendas, memos, contact directories, and documents for special projects
Organize and analyze data and input into spreadsheets and charts for review
Create presentations in Powerpoint and Google Slides for internal and external meetings
Develop and maintain digital filing systems to serve as historical reference
Assist the Editorial Director in publisher and author relations, as well as other processes, including assisting with booking and scheduling guests for our Virtual Book Tour podcast
Read approximately 3 books a week and provide feedback on their potential for BOTM
What you should have _
At least 1 year of fulltime work experience
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to do math and conduct data analysis
Strong writing and proofreading skills, as well as excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface comfortably with people at all levels
Great judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care
Fast and avid reader with a deep knowledge of contemporary commercial fiction