Editorial Assistant

About Little, Brown & Co.

Little, Brown is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support an Executive Editor and a Senior Editor. This is an entry-level role in our editorial department, but one with opportunities for learning and growth. The editors publish titles that lead societal conversations with big ideas, expert-led, and narrative nonfiction and platform-driven memoirs as well as critically acclaimed literary fiction and book club fiction.

How To Apply

In order to be considered, please submit both a resume AND cover letter.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of an Editorial Assistant

• Interact professionally with authors and their literary agents, as well as internal departments within Little, Brown and Hachette, including design, publicity, marketing, production, sales.
• Perform administrative duties, including: scheduling, directing/responding to inquiries, research projects, blurb outreach, mailings, metadata updates, etc.
• Draft and circulate contract forms, process check requests, and compose deal memos.
• Draft descriptive copy for titles in the form of fact sheets, galley copy, jacket copy, and other editorial materials.
• Track book production process, route materials, and manage deadlines.
• Attend and take notes at editorial meetings, and attend art, acquisition, marketing, and sales meetings as required.
• Review book proposals and submissions from literary agents and writers and write analysis and be prepared for potential further discussion.
• Research book sales using internal and external databases.
• Participate in brainstorming meetings and share ideas for books.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about books, particularly nonfiction.
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Enjoy the creative process and sharing ideas and opinions.
• Be able to work effectively with colleagues at every level of seniority.
• Be self-directed, able to work independently, and take initiative.
• Demonstrate imagination, creativity, and original thinking.
• Be comfortable using email, calendar management, and file management tools.
• Be familiar with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel or other like tools.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position is $50,000 annually. Hachette Book Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA, commuter benefits, EAP, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), discretionary bonus, and generous PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and sick leave).

Key Skills/Competency

• Editorial Support
• Administrative Tasks
• Communication Skills
• Manuscript Review
• Book Production
• Literary Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Organization
• Research
• Creative Thinking