Editorial Assistant, Union Square and Co

SUMMARY:The editorial assistant supports the Editorial Director and Senior Editor, Cooking & Lifestyle at Union Square & Co. The editorial assistant is responsible for day-to-day tasks such as reviewing proposals and providing feedback; scheduling and managing meetings; preparing paperwork such as P&Ls, contract requests, and title fact sheets; researching and reviewing trends; and participating in the manuscript review/editing process. The editorial assistant will also be involved in essential leadership tasks, such as list management and process oversight. In addition to providing administrative support, the assistant will liaise with authors, agents, and various teams and departments across the company, and will have the opportunity to work on cooking, lifestyle, and illustrated gift books. Above all, they will be excited to work with both authors and an energized team to make beautiful, smart, cool books that both entertain and inspire. This role is an excellent opportunity for an organized self-starter who is attuned to lifestyle trends and is curious about the bookmaking process.

Duties include:

• Evaluating manuscripts and proposals, including tracking them, writing reader’s reports, and drafting rejection letters
• Researching trends and competition
• Writing catalog/jacket copy and title information sheets

• Preparing and trafficking essential paperwork, such as P&Ls and contract requests

• Coordinating and creating materials for periodic sales meetings
• Collaborating across all in-house departments (publicity, marketing, sales, production, design, etc.)
• Acting as the point of contact between a book’s author/agent and its editor

• Providing administrative support, including calendar management, filing expense reports, tracking deadlines, and scheduling meetings

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

• Interest in working on a wide variety of nonfiction in the cooking, lifestyle, wellness, puzzle, and pop culture categories

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and timely follow-up skills, both internally and externally

• Superb organizational skills and methods, as well as an ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team when needed
• Proactive in reaching out for direction, tasks, and guidance
• Proficient in creative problem solving, decision making, and time management

• A proven record of meeting deadlines with effective organization and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Thoughtful care and awareness in interpersonal communications, both internally and externally

• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience

• Prior work or internship experience within publishing or an editorial capacity

• Tech savvy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Flexible hybrid schedule with three days a week in the office

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation for this position is $50,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.