Editorial Assistant, Union Square
About the positionResponsibilities• Manage day-to-day author/agent relations• Reading submissions and providing feedback• Participating in editorial and author/agent meetings as needed• Project trafficking, title management, scheduling, meeting logistics• Acquisition and sales material development• Supports other senior-level department editors with acquisition and sales material needs• Coordinates meetings• Acts as liaison to track systems, processes, and oversee editors’ needs• Works closely with design, managing editorial, production, sales, and marketing teams to ensure efficient workflow and maintain a collaborative work environment.Requirements• Exceptional organizational skills, particularly with creating and maintaining project tracking systems. • Keen ability to pay close attention to detail. • Adept at problem solving and multitasking. • Careful attention to detail and timely follow-up, both internally and externally. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams; Adobe Acrobat; Dropbox; a working knowledge of FileMaker Pro, InDesign and PhotoShop a plus.• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong interest in children’s trade publishing and understanding of the marketplace. • 4-year college degree or equivalent experience• Minimum 2 years of related office experienceNice-to-haves• a working knowledge of FileMaker Pro, InDesign and PhotoShopBenefits• medical• dental• vision• basic and supplemental life• short-term and long-term disability• accidental death and dismemberment• critical illness• hospital indemnity• long-term care• health and dependent care FSA• commuter benefit plan• employee assistance program• tuition reimbursement• travel assistance• 401(k)• discretionary bonus program• PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)• group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services Apply tot his job