Editorial Assistant, Artisan and Black Dog & Leventhal

n manuscript preparation, art log creation, and other book-related tasks for projects acquired and assigned by the senior editorial staff

• Perform administrative duties, including mailings, processing book orders, scheduling, directing/responding to inquiries, and maintaining book archives.

• Enter, maintain, and track metadata and other key title information in our central management system.

• Process and track payment requests and invoices. File expense reports and reimbursements.

• Work with department members to create sales presentations for recurring meetings and solicit various assets used for seasonal sell-in.

• Interact professionally with authors and their literary agents, as well as internal departments, including design, publicity, marketing, production, and sales.

• Assist in manuscript preparation, art log creation, and other book-related tasks for projects acquired and assigned by the senior editorial staff

• Read, report, and respond to unsolicited submissions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and capable of multi-tasking

• Enjoys playing an active and collaborative role on a small team

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Self-directed and able to work independently.

• Familiar with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, and other similar tools.

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.

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 $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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.