Editorial Assistant

About the position

The Editorial Assistant is an exciting opportunity for an analytically-minded, process-focused person with a passion for books to join a leading global trade book publisher. This wide-ranging position will play editorial and administrative support for authors and editors in the non-fiction technical, education, business, success and self-improvement spaces. It is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a career in publishing to learn all aspects of the business.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with authors on all details of the book publication process
• Support editors and work closely with Wiley colleagues in multiple departments around the world on all aspects of the book publication process from contract through cover design and publication/marketing
• Update and maintain accurate data on books in all Wiley systems
• Revise and edit book proposals for review and approval
• Assist in book production, including leading cover design, proofreading covers, and editing marketing copy
• Maintain book publication schedules and manage details for approximately 40 books per year
• Perform general office duties and provide clerical support including handling routine correspondence, maintaining files, records, and databases, processing rejection letters, checking requests, award nominations, and other routine forms

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• High energy and enthusiasm with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously, efficiently, and accurately
• Excellent proofreading, attention to detail and experience with MS Office
• A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
• Strong time management skills
• Some publishing or business experience; interest in trade publishing and/or financial subject areas is a plus