Editorial Assistant Adams Media

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.

Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, informs, instructs, and inspires readers across a variety of lifestyle categories by providing the content they're looking for, from the experts they follow and trust.

The Editorial Assistant (EA) position supports the entire Editorial department for Adams Media, providing administrative and editorial support as needed and reporting into the Director of Managing Editorial.

This primarily administrative role provides the unique opportunity to observe and participate in all stages of the Editorial cycle and is an ideal entry-level position for an individual interested in Publishing.

In this role you will:
• Manage product set up/updates in the Title Management System.
• Communicate all title/subtitle/author changes to the Production and Design department.
• Distribute department communications as requested.
• Compile/distribute NPD Bookscan weekly category bestseller reports.
• Support the Development and Acquisition teams on project-related tasks.

Required Experience:
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a creative self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment
• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $45,000.00 - $47,000.00

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.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxzvo4-18-117-70-132-42 in your application.