Managing Editorial Assistant, Children's Division
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website atwww.simonandschuster.com.
The Managing Editorial Assistant provides administrative and project support to the Managing Editorial department and helps coordinate the publishing process from acquisition through publication. This entry-level role is ideal for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in beginning a career in children's book publishing.
Responsibilities:
* Processing acquisition paperwork received from the Editorial/Business Office
* Setting up new titles in the title management system, ensuring information is entered accurately.
* Trafficking various work through the department and updating internal systems.
* Prepares and distributes weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
* Scheduling and attending various meetings.
* Interact daily with editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, and legal departments.
Qualifications:
* Excellent organizational and computer skills needed
* Strong writing, grammatical, and communication skills required
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