Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join the HarperOne Group! The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support on a variety of nonfiction titles including memoir, narrative nonfiction, social justice, essay collections, nature, science, personal development, spirituality, health and wellness.

This role is based in New York City and will require someone in commutable distance to come into the office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains communication with authors and agents.

• Writes jacket copy, flap copy, sales notes, and fact sheets.

• Assists in acquisition process by performing research on sales numbers and competitive titles and evaluating book proposals.

• Assists with editing manuscripts.

• Transmits manuscripts and manages the publication process by liaising with other departments.

• Performs administrative and editorial duties and assists in coordinating the publication process from manuscript to book.

• Writes correspondence, memos, and completes internal forms; masters intranet programs.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience

• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively

• Excellent communication skills

• Exceptional writing skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred .

The salary for this position is $48,500. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Locations US-NY-New York

Category Editorial