Editorial Assistant, Artisan & Workman

SUMMARY:

Artisan and Workman, divisions of the Workman Running Press Group within the Hachette Book Group, are seeking an Editorial Assistant. This is an entry-level role supporting senior editorial staff from both imprints, with the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of producing illustrated books. Artisan and Workman publish books to inspire and instruct, produced with great intention and quality. We specialize in cooking, design, pop culture, and expanding the boundaries of general nonfiction.

Please note: this role will be based in our New York City Office on a hybrid model.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in manuscript preparation, art log creation, and other book-related tasks for projects acquired and assigned by the senior editorial staff.
• Perform administrative duties, including mailings, processing book orders, scheduling, directing/responding to inquiries, and maintaining book archives.

• Assist in the acquisition process by reading/evaluation manuscripts and proposals, and taking part in editorial brainstorms, evaluating marketplace trends, and researching and developing book ideas.

• Enter, maintain, and track metadata and other key title information in our central management system, including the creation of financial statements for each title.
• Process and track payment requests and invoices. File expense reports and reimbursements.
• Work with department members to create sales presentations for recurring meetings and solicit various assets used for seasonal sell-in.
• Interact professionally with authors and their literary agents, as well as internal departments, including design, publicity, marketing, production, and sales.
• Read, report, and respond to unsolicited submissions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and capable of multi-tasking.
• A keen interest in cookbooks, health and wellness books, and illustrated nonfiction.
• Enjoys playing an active and collaborative role on a small team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Familiar with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, and other similar tools.

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, 3 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.