Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

About the position

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) is seeking an editorial assistant who is passionate and knowledgeable about children’s book publishing to support a Senior Editor and Editor on the team. The Editorial Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and editorial support throughout all stages of the acquisition, editorial, and book making processes for picture books as well as fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novel formats of chapter books, middle grade, and young adult titles. This is a NYC based role. Please note: HBG’s hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties and prepare related materials for book projects through all stages of the editorial process from acquisition through final book, including but not limited to project-appropriate comp grids, profit-and-loss statements, contract forms, cost quotes, etc.
• Enter title data into proprietary database systems and actively maintain data throughout publishing process.
• Draft catalog, flap/cover and other descriptive copy and fact sheets that will be used to explain books to the sales and marketing departments.
• Read, report on, log in, track, and respond to submissions of projects targeted to children and young adults.
• Communicate professionally and efficiently with authors and agents about project status, payments, review news, etc.
• Liaise with internal departments within Little Brown Young Readers and HBG, including design, publicity, marketing, production, and sales.
• Take ownership and keep careful track of project-specific and seasonal deadlines.
• Attend, prepare materials, and take/distribute minutes for editorial meetings, and marketing and sales meetings as required.
• Research book sales using internal and external databases.
• Participate in meetings and share insights about books and other products in the marketplace.

Requirements

• Be highly organized, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail
• Deliver a timely, accurate work product and demonstrate good follow up and follow through
• Be self-directed and able to work independently
• Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Think holistically about a task as it pertains to the publishing process
• Be interested in learning and applying details of the publishing process to tasks.
• Be passionate, open minded, and curious about children’s literature
• Be able to work effectively with colleagues at every level of seniority
• Demonstrate imagination, creativity, and original thinking
• Be comfortable using email, calendar management, and file management tools
• Possess solid computer skills, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Nice-to-haves

• Have some publishing experience (while not required, this is a plus)

Benefits

• 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)
• group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services