Publishing & Editorial Assistant, Saga Press

Simon & Schuster•New York, NY

About The Position

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com. At Saga Press, we publish bold, imaginative fiction that pushes boundaries across fantasy, science fiction, and horror. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented candidate to support both the Publisher and a Senior Editor in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, the candidate will support both the Publisher and the Senior Editor across a wide range of responsibilities spanning the publishing process.

Requirements

The candidate will be expected to work independently, confidentially, and professionally in a fast-paced office environment
Possess strong MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Maintain exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills and an attention to detail and deadlines are indispensable
Passion for fantasy, science fiction, and horror a must

Responsibilities

Assist on managing the overview and seasonal flow of Saga Press, organizing all seasonal materials (imprint tipsheets, title grids, and sales materials), scheduling meetings and all calendar oversight, note taking, and helping to maintain all imprint traffic and deadlines.
Assist on all levels of acquisition to publication. Responsibilities include reviewing manuscripts, logging submissions, facilitating book management inter-departmentally, general administrative duties, communicating with authors and agents by phone and email, drafting sales copy, preparing tip sheets and contract-related documents, and organizing schedules and meetings.