Editorial Assistant, Simon Acumen

Simon & Schuster•New York, NY

7d•$50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Simon Acumen is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the Editorial Director and Editor. The ideal candidate will have some exposure to the publishing industry through internships or volunteer work, possess strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrate great attention to detail, and have the ability to learn quickly. A positive attitude with a keen eye for problem-solving and a broad interest in the publishing industry are preferred. A specific interest in business books is necessary.

Requirements

Some exposure to the publishing industry through internships or volunteer work.
Highly organized.
Strong communication skills.
Great attention to detail.
Ability to learn quickly.
A positive attitude.
Keen eye for problem solving.
Interest in the publishing industry as a whole.
Interest in business books is necessary.
Familiarity with Chat GPT.
Proficiency in using in-house systems and the Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the editorial team, including scheduling meetings and video conferences, filing expense reports, booking travel, managing award and prize submissions, handling galley and finished book mailings, and performing other administrative duties as needed.
Read and assess book proposals.
Read and evaluate manuscripts and provide feedback to the team.
Draft P&Ls, acquisition materials, tip sheets, catalog copy, and flap copy.
Utilize familiarity with Chat GPT.
Collaborate across departments to manage workflow, using in-house systems and the Microsoft suite.