About the position
The Editorial Assistant role is an exciting opportunity for an analytically-minded, process-focused person with a passion for books to join a leading global trade book publisher. This wide-ranging position will provide editorial and administrative support for authors and editors in the non-fiction technical subject areas. It is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a career in publishing to learn all aspects of the business. The role involves liaising with authors on all details of the book publication process, supporting editors, and working closely with Wiley colleagues in multiple departments around the world on all aspects of the book publication process from contract through cover design and publication/marketing. The Editorial Assistant will also be responsible for updating and maintaining accurate data on books in all Wiley systems, revising and editing book proposals for review and approval, and assisting in book production, including leading cover design, proofreading covers, and editing marketing copy. Additionally, the role requires maintaining book publication schedules and managing details for approximately 60 books per year, as well as performing general office duties and providing clerical support including handling routine correspondence, maintaining files, records, and databases, processing rejection letters, checking requests, award nominations, and other routine forms.
Responsibilities
- Liaison with authors on all details of the book publication process
- Support editors and work closely with Wiley colleagues in multiple departments around the world on all aspects of the book publication process from contract through cover design and publication/marketing
- Update and maintain accurate data on books in all Wiley systems
- Revise and edit book proposals for review and approval
- Assist in book production, including leading cover design, proofreading covers, and editing marketing copy
- Maintain book publication schedules and manage details for approximately 60 books per year
- Perform general office duties and provide clerical support including handling routine correspondence, maintaining files, records, and databases, processing rejection letters, checking requests, award nominations, and other routine forms
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Some publishing or business experience; interest in technology trade publishing is a plus
- High energy and enthusiasm with excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to balance many projects simultaneously, efficiently, and accurately
- Excellent proofreading, attention to detail and experience with MS Office
- A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
- Strong time management skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Meeting-free Friday afternoons for professional development
- Competitive compensation with fair, transparent pay
