Editorial Assistant Jobs

Are you an avid reader and believe in the power of books? Are you both a creative and quantitative thinker? We're looking for a book-minded individual with an interest in editorial, growth mindset, and publishing to support our team of editors acquiring adult fiction and nonfiction!

We are seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial support by reading submissions, writing back cover copy, working with authors, executing department-wide administrative tasks, and tracking production schedules. This role also has a special focus on a cornerstone book, the Fiske Guide to Colleges, which is released annually and is the bestselling selective college guide on the market. This is an exciting, hands-on and key role where you will be working with an industry-leading acquisitions editorial team to acquire and develop tomorrow’s bestselling fiction and nonfiction books. Our ideal candidate will possess a mix of technical, creative, and analytical skills to contribute to the development of Sourcebooks’ publishing list.

This position can work remotely from the following states ONLY: IL, MN, WI, NJ, NY, MD, CT, TN, TX, AZ, PA, WA AND NC

Editorial Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Research prepublication projects and category competitive sets for sales, positioning, price, packaging, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Prepare copy for launch sheets, catalog pages, ARCs, etc.
• Assist in author communication as assigned.
• Collaborate closely with the senior Fiske Guide editor on management of schedules, author communication, and development of materials for each new edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges
• Oversee turnover of editorial materials to content delivery; create front and backmatter, including reading group guides and author Q&As; complete manuscript turnover paperwork.
• Run and distribute administrative reports.
• Use a variety of data tools to optimize book descriptive content for online search and discoverability.
• Assist in setting and managing editorial schedules; coordinate with content delivery; track turnover dates; follow up with acquisitions editors as needed to maintain on-time book production.
• Evaluate submissions and prepare readers’ reports for agented submissions as requested by senior editorial staff.

Minimum Required Skills/Abilities:

• Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently.
• Analytical with an eye for detail.
• Bachelor's degree or similar experience in English, writing, communications, or related field, or 1-2 years’ experience of equivalent work in the book publishing industry.
• Proactive self-starter and team player.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sourcebooks is a fast-growing entrepreneurial company seeking impact players and difference makers. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds; with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards to show for it. We are a company of enthusiastic, book-loving employees who are dedicated to connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Every day, we are transforming the publishing industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. Story by story, book by book, we have touched over 100 million lives. Join us as we strive to change 100 million more.

Sourcebooks is a thriving entrepreneurial company that brings extraordinary authors to readers in the most dynamic, data-driven ways. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we have been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are a company of enthusiastic booklovers passionate about connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 100 million lives. Join us as we change 100 million more.

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