Editorial Assistant Jobs
By Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party® At Manhattan, NY, United States
Social Media management and content production
Experienced in writing, producing, and editing content for television
Can be on site in Manhattan, NY 2 - 3 days/week
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Marketing, or Communications
The pay for this W-2 position is $22 per hour.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic editorial team? We are looking for an Editorial Operations Assistant to help support our editorial operations and ensure our content is published on time and to the highest standards. If you have a passion for content and an eye for detail, this could be the perfect role for you!

An Editorial Operations Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the editorial team. This may include tasks such as scheduling, coordinating, and managing editorial projects, maintaining editorial calendars, and ensuring accuracy and quality of content. They may also be responsible for managing the editorial workflow and ensuring deadlines are met. To become an Editorial Operations Assistant, you will need to have excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a strong understanding of the editorial process. You should also have a good understanding of the publishing industry and be familiar with the latest trends and technologies.

Skills required for an Editorial Operations Assistant include:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of the publishing industry
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of editorial processes and procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail

Knowledge required for an Editorial Operations Assistant includes:

• Knowledge of the publishing industry
• Understanding of editorial processes and procedures
• Familiarity with the latest trends and technologies
• Understanding of copyright and intellectual property laws
• Knowledge of content management systems

Responsibilities of an Editorial Operations Assistant include:

• Scheduling and coordinating editorial projects
• Maintaining editorial calendars
• Ensuring accuracy and quality of content
• Managing the editorial workflow
• Ensuring deadlines are met
• Liaising with editors, authors, and other stakeholders
• Assisting with the production of content
• Researching and sourcing content

Experience required for an Editorial Operations Assistant includes:

• Previous experience in an editorial role
• Experience with content management systems
• Experience with project management
• Experience with copyediting and proofreading

Qualifications required for an Editorial Operations Assistant include:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or a related field
• Certificate in Publishing or a related field
• Professional certification in project management

Tools that help Editorial Operations Assistant work better include:

• Content management systems
• Project management software
• Editorial calendars
• Online collaboration tools

Good tips to help Editorial Operations Assistant do more effectively include:

• Stay organized and keep track of deadlines
• Communicate regularly with editors and other stakeholders
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies
• Take initiative and be proactive
• Ask questions and seek clarification when needed

Common Editorial Operations Assistant interview questions include:

• What experience do you have in an editorial role?
• How do you ensure accuracy and quality of content?
• How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?
• What do you know about the publishing industry?
• How do you stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies?