The Role:
- Routing jacket and cover materials to other departments for approval and tracking due dates
- Assisting with mass-market and trade paperback conversions
- Reviewing titles up for reprint and compiling lists of cover and text corrections needed
- Watermarking files for editorial, marketing, publicity, and others as requested
- Assisting with NetGalley schedules
- Maintaining data in SAP and the FileMaker Pro database as needed
- Providing general administrative support to the Managing Editorial department , backing up colleagues, and assisting with special projects as needed
The Essentials:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and follow up with colleagues
- Exceptional proofreading skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and problem-solve creatively
- A team player with the ability to build relationships. A collaborative spirit is essential.
- Superb organizational and time management skills
- Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs once familiar with the role of a Managing Editorial Assistant
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook