Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) - HarperCollins Publishers

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity at Mariner Books for an Editorial Assistant. The role will provide editorial assistance to the imprint’s Publisher, whose list is largely comprised of adult nonfiction.

This role is based in New York City and will require someone in commutable distance to come into the office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Works with supervisor on the progress of book projects from acquisition to publication and beyond by managing schedules, maintaining records, and acting as the in-house liaison between Editorial, other departments, authors, and literary agents.  
• Prepares publication materials, including contract requests, title information sheets, jacket and retailer copy, cover concepting memos, and manuscript transmittals.
• Traffics manuscript through production, liaising with authors to meet publishing deadlines.
• Assists supervisor in the acquisitions process by reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals, writing rejection letters, evaluating market competition and trends, and researching and developing ideas.

Qualifications

• College degree or 1+ year of relevant work experience
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in helping create books of lasting quality
• Creativity, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a sophisticated design sensibility a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and social media platforms

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.