Editorial Assistant, Gallery Books

Gallery Books and 13a seek an editorial assistant to support a VP/Executive Editor and a Publisher, both specializing in nonfiction. Responsibilities include: reviewing manuscripts and providing feedback; general administrative duties; organizing and scheduling meetings in MS Outlook; communicating with authors and agents by phone and email; expense tracking; evaluating a high volume of manuscripts quickly; handling all aspects of transmitting books to production.
Qualifications:

• Some familiarity with the book production process
• Love of all types of nonfiction—from memoir to narrative nonfiction, including pop culture and emerging Black voices
• Capacity to manage multiple (and often competing) deadlines
• Sense of humor and calm under pressure
• Meticulous attention to detail and top-notch organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, anticipate needs and take initiative to solve problems

Simon & Schuster has been 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 .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The annual salary for this position is $50,000.00 - $50,000.00
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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