Editorial Assistant, Avid Reader Press

Simon & Schuster • New York, NY

7d • $50,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is seeking an Editorial Assistant for Avid Reader Press. This role involves supporting Editorial Directors by reading manuscripts, writing reader's reports and jacket copy, creating tip sheets, running P&Ls, communicating with authors and agents, organizing schedules, and performing general administrative duties. Simon & Schuster is dedicated to providing a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages across various formats and is recognized for its distinguished roster of authors and prestigious imprints.

Requirements

• Strong MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Internet and Social Media skills
• Familiarity with and passion for practical and narrative non-fiction, especially health and wellness, self-help, memoir and more narrative titles by credentialed authors
• Ability to work confidently and professionally in a fast-paced office environment

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of publishing experience

Responsibilities

• Reading manuscripts
• Writing reader's reports
• Writing copy for jackets
• Creating tip sheets
• Running P&Ls
• Communicating with authors and agents by phone and email
• Organizing schedules and meetings
• Submitting expense reports
• Other general administrative duties

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance coverage
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance program
• PTO
• Broad Based Ownership program

What This Job Offers

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