Editorial Assistant - New York, United States - HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins Publishers

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join the Harper Voyager/William Morrow team The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to an Editorial Director and a Senior Editor specializing in fantasy and science fiction, but also working across a wide range of genres including horror, literary and book club fiction, romance, and mysteries.

This role is based in New York City and will require someone in commutable distance to come into the office as needed.

Responsibilities:

Works with supervisors on the progress of book projects from acquisition to publication and beyond by managing schedules, maintaining records, and acting as the inhouse liaison between Editorial, other departments, and authors.
Prepares paperwork, including contract requests, profit and loss statements, title information sheets, jacket concepting memos, and manuscript transmittals.
Assists supervisors in the acquisitions process by reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals, writing rejection letters, evaluating market competition and trends, and researching and developing ideas.
Collaborates with supervisors on drafting catalog and cover copy.
Provides administrative support by scheduling, managing mailings, alerting authors of price promotions, etc.
Works with the Editorial Director on organizing materials and reports pertaining to the Voyager imprint, as well as maintaining and coordinating between the U.S. and U.K. for copublishing projects.
Assists in the daytoday caretaking of a major literary estate, including housekeeping, reissuing titles, and new licensed projects.

Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent work experience
Genuine interest in commercial genre fiction, especially fantasy and science fiction
An interest in fandom, fanfiction, and social media where books and writing are discussed
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.