Editorial Assistant, Union Square

Position: Editor Assistant, Union Square Kids

Reports to: Executive Editor

Union Square Kids is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and resourceful editorialassistant to join our editorial team. Reporting to the executive editor, Union Square Kids the editorial assistant works closely with the executive editor to manage day-to-day author/agent relations; reading submissions and providing feedback; participating in editorial and author/agent meetings as needed; project trafficking, title management, scheduling, meeting logistics; and acquisition and sales material development among other editorial and administrative responsibilities. The editorial assistant also supports other senior-level department editors with acquisition and sales material needs, coordinates meetings, and acts as liaison to track systems, processes, and oversee editors’ needs. This position works closely with design, managing editorial, production, sales, and marketing teams to ensure efficient workflow and maintain a collaborative work environment.

At Union Square Kids our mission is to publish books and products with a point of view. We promote excellence in contemporary book publishing and honor the vision of our creators by providing best-in-class editorial and design paired with the highest quality production, sales, and marketing.

Position Overview

The editorial assistant works closely with the executive editorto manage day-to-day author/agent relations; reading submissions and providing feedback; attending editorial and author/agent meetings as needed; project trafficking, title management, scheduling, meeting logistics; and acquisition and sales material development among other editorial and administrative responsibilities. The editorial assistant also supports other senior-level department editors with acquisition and sales material needs, coordinates meetings, and acts as liaison to track systems, processes, and oversee editors’ needs. This position works closely with design, managing editorial, production, sales, and marketing teams to ensure efficient workflow and maintain a collaborative work environment.

Position Requirements

• Exceptional organizational skills, particularly with creating and maintaining project tracking systems.
• Keen ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Adept at problem solving and multitasking.
• Careful attention to detail and timely follow-up, both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams; Adobe Acrobat; Dropbox; a working knowledge of FileMaker Pro, InDesign and PhotoShop a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interest in children’s trade publishing and understanding of the marketplace.

Position Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of related office experience
• Flexible hybrid schedule with 3 days a week in the office

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.

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 $50K. Salary can vary based on several 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.