Editorial Assistant

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Writing: Execute copywriting assignments on an as-needed basis for book content, back cover copy, and sales and marketing copy.  
• Proofing: Review, proofread, fact-check, and edit content to ensure accuracy and clarity. 
• Data Entry: Enter and maintain title information in title management database; audit past information in database for accuracy.  
• Project Management: Support the Publisher in developing publishing plans by assisting with product creation, brainstorming with other Creative staff members, researching trends and competitor products, creating Job Requests, and maintaining workflow records. 
• Provide support for the creative team.
• Assist in uploading materials to online approval systems for licensed titles. 
• Assist in the creation of mockups and sales materials to secure customer commitments.  
• Maintain and organize idea libraries, sample libraries, and archive copies.  
• Administrative duties include scanning, printing/saving files, mailing assistance, and filing. 
• Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field is required.
• Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of experience in the advertising or publishing industry is preferred.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and other design programs is preferred.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional proofreading and copyediting abilities.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• A methodical and organized approach to problem-solving.
• The work performed is in an office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.