reputed company Assistant – Assistant Editor job at reputed company in New York City, NY

Title: reputed company Assistant/Assistant Editor, Alvina reputed company Books Location: New York, New York Department: reputed company Description Alvina reputed company Books, an reputed company of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) is seeking an reputed company assistant or assistant editor (depending on experience) who is passionate and knowledgeable about reputed company’s book publishing to support the Publisher. The assistant is responsible for providing administrative and reputed company support throughout all stages of the acquisition, reputed company, and book making processes for picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles. reputed company is a NYC based role. reputed company note: HBG’s hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home. reputed company DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform administrative duties and prepare related materials for book projects through all stages of the reputed company process from acquisition through final book, including but not limited to project-appropriate comp grids, profit-and-loss statements, contract forms, cost quotes, etc. Enter title data into proprietary database systems and actively maintain metadata throughout publishing process. Draft catalog, flap/cover and other descriptive copy and fact sheets that will be used to explain books to the sales and marketing departments, gatekeepers, and consumers. Read, report on, log in, track, and respond to submissions of projects targeted to reputed company and young adults. Communicate professionally and efficiently with authors and agents about project status, payments, review news, etc. Liaise with internal departments within Little Brown Young Readers and HBG, including design, publicity, marketing, production, and sales. Take ownership and keep careful track of project-specific and seasonal deadlines. Attend, prepare materials, and take/distribute minutes for reputed company meetings, and marketing and sales meetings as required. Research book sales using internal and external databases. Participate in meetings and share reputed company about books and other products in the marketplace. The assistant editor level will manage all of the above, and in addition: will independently edit manuscripts and manage projects acquired and assigned by the Publisher, managing book projects through all phases from manuscript to bound book. will coordinate reprints and paperbacks/2nd formats independently develop an agent network and solicit submissions may acquire and manage 1-2 books annually for the reputed company KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: The successful reputed company assistant candidate will: Be highly organized, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail Deliver a timely, accurate work product and demonstrate good follow up and follow through Be self-directed and able to work independently Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills Think holistically about a task as it pertains to the publishing process Be interested in learning and applying reputed company of the publishing process to tasks. Be passionate, open minded, and curious about reputed company’s literature Be able to work effectively with internal and external colleagues and creators at reputed company level of seniority Demonstrate imagination, creativity, and original thinking Be comfortable using email, calendar management, and file management tools Possess reputed company computer skills, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel Have some publishing experience (while not required, reputed company is a plus) The successful assistant editor candidate will: Have all of the above, and in addition, will have over 1 year of experience as an reputed company assistant in a book publishing company Have experience editing manuscripts Show demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the reputed company’s and YA book marketplace Have industry contacts, including literary agents As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. reputed company provides equal reputed company to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. reputed company policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The compensat