Editorial Assistant

Job Description

Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of ''America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022.''

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.

For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Simon & Schuster is looking for an Editorial Assistant for Atria Books. Reporting to two Senior Editors who specialize in non-fiction, the responsibilities include reviewing manuscripts; general administrative duties; communicating with authors and agents by phone and email; drafting sales copy; organizing schedules and meetings; and expense tracking.

Must be reliable, organized, and flexible.

Be able to work independently, confidentially, and professionally in a fast-paced office environment.

Possess strong MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication abilities.

Demonstrated strong familiarity and passion for popular contemporary non-fiction titles.

Excellent organizational and follow-through skills and an attention to detail and deadlines are necessary.

Demonstrated interest in pop culture, current events, big idea books, and narrative non-fiction preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $50,000.00 - $50,000.00

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwo4zj-3-15-151-234-42 in your application.