Editorial Assistant, Gallery Books

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 at www.simonandschuster.com.

Gallery Books seeks an energetic and enthusiastic Editorial Assistant to support an Executive and Senior Editor, one focused on nonfiction (humor, memoir, and pop culture) and fiction (including character-driven suspense and upmarket commercial fiction), and the other focused on nonfiction (humor, cookbooks, celebrity memoir and essay collections, and pop culture) and commercial fiction (including rom-coms, women's fiction, and book club). The ideal candidate will be a voracious reader with a deep love of and interest in pop culture, and will have an interest in working on celebrity nonfiction in addition to and commercial fiction.

Responsibilities include: reviewing and evaluating manuscripts for acquisition; general administrative duties; organizing and scheduling meetings in MS Outlook; close and frequent communication with authors and agents by phone and email; expense tracking; handling all aspects of the production process; project research and fact-finding.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the book production process and publishing

• Meticulous attention to detail and top-notch organizational and prioritizing skills

• Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative to solve problems

• Capacity to manage multiple (and often competing) deadlines

• Calm under pressure

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Family Editorial

Job Function Content / Editorial / Publishing

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 50,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 50,000 USD