Editorial Assistant (HOLT)

Macmillan • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

Henry Holt, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support two VP Executive Editors. The role focuses on history, politics, memoir, current events, social issues, general narrative nonfiction, and select fiction projects. The assistant communicates with authors, agents, colleagues, and other stakeholders; reviews submissions; conducts research and prepares acquisition materials; drafts title and jacket copy; handles administrative and manuscript-management tasks; tracks production deadlines; and organizes materials for meetings. The position is classified as remote and tied to Macmillan’s New York, NY office at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree required.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines across multiple projects, and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong interest in nonfiction and curiosity about subjects including history, pop culture, social science, self-help, psychology, health, cooking, and lifestyle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Some work experience in book publishing.

Responsibilities

• Communicate project updates, answer questions, and follow up on requests from authors, agents, colleagues in other departments, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Review submissions and provide thoughtful feedback.
• Research comparative titles, create P&Ls, and prepare materials for title acquisition.
• Draft title information sheets, catalog copy, and jacket copy.
• Perform administrative tasks, including setting up meetings, drafting contract requests, and maintaining the flow of materials between editorial and other departments.
• Support manuscript management, including formatting manuscripts for copyediting, creating art logs, and tracking production deadlines.
• Organize materials for internal and external presentations and meetings.
• Maintain professional and responsive communication with authors and agents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level