Assistant Editor, Simon & Schuster Books
About The Position
Simon & Schuster is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and highly organized Assistant Editor to join the editorial team of our flagship imprint, with a focus on fiction publishing. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with acclaimed and emerging authors while supporting a dynamic editorial list spanning upmarket fiction, commercial fiction and literary fiction. The ideal candidate is a passionate reader with sharp editorial instincts, strong administrative skills, and a deep curiosity about the contemporary fiction marketplace. This person should be eager to contribute creatively to the acquisition, development, and publication of standout fiction titles while building a long-term career in trade publishing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Prior publishing, media, editorial, bookselling, agency, or related assistant experience preferred
- Demonstrated passion for upmarket fiction, commercial fiction and literary fiction
- Strong editorial judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset
- Familiarity with the current fiction marketplace, including bestselling authors, genre trends, and reader communities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general publishing workflows
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and editorial support to senior editors and editorial leadership
- Manage schedules, submissions, contracts, author correspondence, and departmental communications
- Read and evaluate manuscript submissions, proposals, and sample material
- Draft reader’s reports, competitive title analyses, flap copy, title information sheets, and acquisition materials
- Assist in preparing books for publication, including coordinating with authors, agents, copyeditors, designers, production teams, and marketing/publicity departments
- Participate in editorial meetings, acquisitions discussions, and brainstorming sessions
- Track market trends, bestselling titles, emerging voices, and genre developments across the fiction landscape
- Support author relationships and contribute to maintaining a positive author experience throughout the publishing process
- Help manage deadlines and workflows across multiple projects at varying stages of development
- Represent the imprint professionally with agents, authors, and internal stakeholders
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) plan
- life insurance coverage
- disability benefits
- tuition assistance program
- PTO
- Broad Based Ownership program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
