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Editorial Assistant, Flatiron

Macmillan Publishers -
New York, NY

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Job Details

$50,000 a year

Qualifications

Research
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Flatiron Books, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, is looking for an Editorial Assistant who will support two nonfiction editors. Our ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a passion for both narrative and practical nonfiction.

What You'll Do:

Assist with manuscript management, including formatting manuscripts for copyediting, creating art logs, tracking production deadlines
Communicate updates about projects, answer questions, and follow-up with requests from authors, agents, team members from different departments, and other internal and external stakeholders
Review and provide thoughtful feedback on submissions
Conduct research for comparative titles, creating P&Ls, and preparing materials for title acquisition
Draft title information sheets, catalog copy, and jacket copy
Complete general administrative tasks, such as setting up meetings, drafting contract requests, and maintaining the flow of materials between editorial and other departments

What You'll Bring:

The ability to work independently, juggle different deadlines across multiple projects, and prioritize effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superb organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
A strong interest in for nonfiction books and curiosity about a wide range of subjects, from history, pop culture, and social science to self-help, psychology, health, cooking, and lifestyle
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Workspace
Some work experience in book publishing is a plus
Some experience in a corporate/office environment
Alternative (non-publishing industry-based) office experience is welcome
Minimum high school diploma or GED

The salary for this role is $50,000.

This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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