Publishing Associate, Vintage Books (Hybrid)
About the position Vintage Books, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, seeks a Publishing Associate to support the SVP, Deputy Publisher, and occasionally the Associate Publisher for Backlist, in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique perspective on the strategy and operations of Vintage Books; it is an excellent opportunity to continue your exposure to all areas of the publishing process. The Publishing Associate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter who is detail-oriented and loves books of all types. An interest in working with various departments—including Editorial, Managing Editorial, Sales, and Publicity—to bring books to a wide readership is essential. The successful candidate will be a creative, analytical thinker who is comfortable performing typical administrative and project management duties while demonstrating the ability to take initiative and exercise independent thinking where needed. A genuine interest in book publishing and reading is strongly preferred. Responsibilities • Research and create detailed sales and inventory reporting to help inform publishing decisions, including list-building. • Provide individual title sales and author sales history as needed, and frontlist laydown information. • Create and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports and/or updates (weekly point-of-sale report, media tie-in grid and newsletter, anniversary grid). • Core member of media tie-in team: maintain media tie-in grid, assist with outreach to studios, coordinate tie-in sticker process. • Assist with researching competition for timing and pricing recommendations for frontlist and backlist books. • Attend backlist reprint meetings and manage queries and follow-ups with other departments. • Update metadata (descriptive copy, keywords, etc.), including Web copy, for select titles. • Handle special projects to support the overall efforts of the imprint. • Assist Deputy Publisher in preparation for weekly and seasonal meetings. • Schedule department meetings, coordinate meeting agendas, gather meeting materials. • Overall/catch-all admin for the department, process expense reports, order books, etc. Requirements • A minimum of one year of experience working in book publishing or a related industry like media, literary agency, or entertainment preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate appropriately across all levels and divisions of the company as well as with external parties. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities. • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team. • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs, particularly Excel, as well as an ability to pick up new systems quickly. Nice-to-haves • Interest in sales, research, and sales analysis a plus. Benefits • Medical/Prescription drug insurance • Dental • Vision • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Health Savings Account • Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k) • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life/AD&D Insurance • Commuter Benefits • Student Loan Repayment Program • Educational Assistance • Generous paid time off Apply tot his job