Editorial / Publishing Assistant, Quanta Books
About The Position
Quanta Books seeks an Editorial / Publishing Assistant with a strong interest in science, science communication, and nonfiction publishing. The role provides editorial and administrative support to the Publisher and Senior Editor. The ideal candidate is an engaged, wide-ranging reader and an organized, resourceful administrator who can anticipate needs, communicate effectively with internal and external partners, and work both independently and collaboratively within a small team. This is a full-time position based in Quanta Books’ New York City offices. It reports to the Senior Editor and supports the publication of approximately three to five titles per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Genuine interest in science and math, popular science books, and nonfiction publishing more broadly.
- Familiarity with word-processing and project-management software, such as Asana, and comfort learning new task-related software packages.
- Willingness to take ownership of projects and capacity to work well independently.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience or an internship in science journalism or book publishing.
- Project-management experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist editors with acquisitions by researching book ideas, evaluating proposals, writing reader reports, and sending rejection letters.
- Draft flap copy, title information sheets, catalog and web copy, social media posts, and newsletters.
- Create and maintain departmental databases and calendars, and track the publication process for approximately three to five titles per year.
- Prepare transmittal paperwork, including formatting manuscripts, clearing permissions, and working with authors to complete permissions and illustration logs.
- Coordinate the fact-checking process.
- Provide administrative support by scheduling meetings, processing and tracking expenses and invoices, preparing mailings, planning events, and coordinating travel as needed.
- Serve as a primary liaison between Quanta Books and publishing partner Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
- Communicate with authors and agents throughout the publication process.
- Manage social media accounts and website updates.
- Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.
Benefits
- An outstanding benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
