Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown - New York, New York

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Little, Brown is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support an Executive Editor and a Senior Editor. This is an entry-level role in our editorial department, but one with opportunities for learning and growth. The editors publish titles that lead societal conversations with big id ...
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Little, Brown is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support an Executive Editor and a Senior Editor. This is an entry-level role in our editorial department, but one with opportunities for learning and growth. The editors publish titles that lead societal conversations with big ideas, expert-led, and narrative nonfiction and platform-driven memoirs as well as critically acclaimed literary fiction and book club fiction. How to apply:  In order to be considered, please submit both a resume AND cover letter.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Interact professionally with authors and their literary agents, as well as internal departments within Little, Brown and Hachette, including design, publicity, marketing, production, sales. 
  • Perform administrative duties, including: scheduling, directing/responding to inquiries, research projects, blurb outreach, mailings, metadata updates, etc. 
  • Draft and circulate contract forms, process check requests, and compose deal memos. 
  • Draft descriptive copy for titles in the form of fact sheets, galley copy, jacket copy, and other editorial materials 
  • Track book production process, route materials, and manage deadlines 
  • Attend and take notes at editorial meetings, and attend art, acquisition, marketing, and sales meetings as required. 
  • Review book proposals and submissions from literary agents and writers and write analysis and be prepared for potential further discussion. 
  • Research book sales using internal and external databases. 
  • Participate in brainstorming meetings and share ideas for books. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  The successful candidate will:
  • Be passionate about books, particularly nonfiction 
  • Be highly organized and detail-oriented. 
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills. 
  • Enjoy the creative process and sharing ideas and opinions. 
  • Be able to work effectively with colleagues at every level of seniority. 
  • Be self-directed, able to work independently, and take initiative. 
  • Demonstrate imagination, creativity, and original thinking. 
  • Be comfortable using email, calendar management, and file management tools. 
  • Be familiar with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel or other like tools. 
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The compensation for this position is $50,000. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.  The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  

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