Editorial Assistant Rotational Program

Book of the Month • New York, NY

13d

About The Position

The Editorial Assistant Rotational Program accelerates the professional growth and development of early-career Editorial professionals through varied assignments, apprenticeship-style learning, and increasing responsibility. Participants explore Licensing & Contracts, Book Selections, Member Experience Programs, Book Merchandising & Inventory, Allurial, and Industry Relations. After approximately two years, participants may move into a more specialized role based on business needs, performance, and demonstrated interests.

The role involves supporting editorial and operational work across rotations, including book selections, licensing, production, cultural arts and sciences initiatives, the Romantasy business, member experience, and inventory and merchandising. Participants will read extensively across genres and recommend titles for BOTM consideration.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly, take on new challenges, and apply feedback.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to keep projects on track.
• Ability to do math and conduct data analysis.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface comfortably with people at all levels.
• Good judgment and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care.
• Fast and avid reader with deep knowledge of contemporary commercial fiction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the book database, draft editorial copy, and conduct analysis of book performance to support the Book Selections process.
• Draft and execute licensing agreements, enter Editorial content into company systems, and assist with hardcover and audiobook production.
• Support coordination and execution of cross-functional business initiatives, including original print acquisition and Collections.
• Assist with Editorial initiatives for the Allurial Romantasy business, including custom-edition production and analysis of book data and member insights.
• Project manage Member Experience initiatives, optimize box rate and books per box through testing and reporting, and synthesize platform insights as the voice of the member.
• Create monthly merchandising plans for titles in alignment with inventory planning to optimize the book sales funnel.
• Read books across genres and recommend titles for BOTM selection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed