Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid)

News • New York, NY

105d • $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join the Avon Books team! The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to the Editorial Director specializing in a wide array of commercial fiction, with a specific focus on romance, new adult, and fantasy. This role is based in New York City and will require someone in commutable distance to come into the office on a hybrid basis.

Requirements

• College degree or 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Genuine interest in commercial fiction, especially romance, new adult, and fantasy
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media platforms

Responsibilities

• Works with supervisor on the progress of book projects from acquisition to publication and beyond by managing schedules, maintaining records, and acting as the in-house liaison between Editorial, other departments, and authors.
• Prepares publication materials, including contract requests, title information sheets, jacket and retailer copy, cover concepting memos, and manuscript transmittals.
• Traffics manuscript through production, liaising with authors to meet publishing deadlines.
• Assists supervisor in the acquisitions process by reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals, writing rejection letters, evaluating market competition and trends, and researching and developing ideas.
• Provides administrative support by scheduling, requesting ISBNs, managing mailings, alerting authors of price promotions, etc.
• Opportunity to acquire and manage own list.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Caregiving benefits
• Emotional wellbeing benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit their needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees