Fiction Writer Jobs in New York

Four + years book publishing experience, with a focus on educational and nonfiction content for preschool through high school aged readers.

Acquire, edit, and package 20-25 titles per year, including original projects, licensed content, and educational program line extensions.

Develop the range, quality, and diversity of UNSQ KIDS’ front list educational titles.

4-year college degree or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum 4 years of editorial experience in acquiring and developing content for kids and teens.

Proven experience working with book titles from original concept to bound book.

Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow up skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask

Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow up over email and phone

Excellent writing skills, especially in writing promotional copy

Managing campaigns for endorsement quotes on various titles, including trafficking mailings (electronic and print) and revision approvals. Drafting pitch letters.

Preparing and routing P&Ls and contract information sheets for acquisitions.

Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong and efficient follow-up skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask with the sales reps

Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow-up over email and, phone, and chat

Sales Assistant, Mass Merchandising (Adult Fiction/Nonfiction) (Open to Remote)

Running daily order reports from SAP and the PO Web Tool

Running various sales reports from the Readerlink Portal

Shape offers with an understanding of the market and profit and loss statements

Manage the imprints P&L and editorial staff—both in-office and at-large—for

5-8 years of experience in an acquisitions role at a trade publishing house

Experience supervising and managing staff

Exceptional writing and presentation skills

Evaluate, acquire, and edit 12-15 crime fiction titles with strong sales potential

Strong writing skills and a broad range of interests.

Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong and efficient follow-up skills.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask across two editors’ desks.

Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow-up over email and phone.

Tracking, logging, and evaluating submitted manuscripts, providing feedback to the editorial team, and drafting rejection letters

Preparing and routing financial and contract information for acquisitions

Strong writing skills and a broad range of interests.

Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong and efficient follow-up skills.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask across two editors’ desks.

Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow-up over email and phone.

Tracking, logging, and evaluating submitted manuscripts, providing feedback to the editorial team, and drafting rejection letters

Preparing and routing financial and contract information for acquisitions