Editorial Assistant, Simon Element

Job Description

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 and Schuster is looking for an Editorial Assistant for Simon Element. Reporting to one Senior Editor and one Editor, the Assistant will join a highly collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team publishing authoritative, conversation-changing nonfiction books in the categories of behavioral science, relationships, business, lifestyle, personal development, health, wellness, and memoir.

The responsibilities include reviewing manuscripts and book proposals; general administrative duties; communicating with authors and agents by phone and email; drafting online copy and flap copy; conducting sales research on competitive and comparative titles; organizing schedules and meetings; and expense tracking. No previous publishing experience is required. Our ideal candidate is a highly curious consumer of nonfiction books, media, and podcasts, and a creative problem-solver with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. An attention to detail and deadlines are necessary.

Along with your application, in the last paragraph of your cover letter, please tell us in 2-3 sentences about the last nonfiction book that changed the way you thought, and why.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d581w7-18-224-149-242-42 in your application.