Editorial Assistant, Union Square
About the position Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day author/agent relations • Reading submissions and providing feedback • Participating in editorial and author/agent meetings as needed • Project trafficking, title management, scheduling, meeting logistics • Acquisition and sales material development • Supports other senior-level department editors with acquisition and sales material needs • Coordinates meetings • Acts as liaison to track systems, processes, and oversee editors’ needs • Works closely with design, managing editorial, production, sales, and marketing teams to ensure efficient workflow and maintain a collaborative work environment. Requirements • Exceptional organizational skills, particularly with creating and maintaining project tracking systems. • Keen ability to pay close attention to detail. • Adept at problem solving and multitasking. • Careful attention to detail and timely follow-up, both internally and externally. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams; Adobe Acrobat; Dropbox; a working knowledge of FileMaker Pro, InDesign and PhotoShop a plus. • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong interest in children’s trade publishing and understanding of the marketplace. • 4-year college degree or equivalent experience • Minimum 2 years of related office experience Nice-to-haves • a working knowledge of FileMaker Pro, InDesign and PhotoShop 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 Apply tot his job