Editorial Assistant, Basic Books

SUMMARY:
The Basic Books Group seeks an editorial assistant to support the Publisher and Backlist Coordinator.  This is a NYC based role. Please note our current hybrid model is two days per week in the office. Effective in January 2025, HBG’s hybrid model will be 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Read and evaluate submissions.
• Administrative work, including metadata entry and maintenance, monitoring deadlines, and circulating information,
• Develop relationships with and communicate with authors and agents
• Write cover and catalog copy.
• Prepare title fact sheets and P&Ls.
• Prepare deal memos and liaise with the contracts department.
• Transmit manuscripts.
• Work with key departments including Publicity, Marketing, Legal, Copyediting, Managing Editorial, Design, Production, and Sales.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• 1-2 years previous book publishing experience preferred (internships OK).
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel required; knowledge of databases and ability to produce reports a plus.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings regardless of audience.
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product and demonstrate good follow up and follow through.• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively, and to balance working with multiple projects from more than one editor at once.

• Strong ability to ensure accuracy of work through attention to detail.

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.  

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.    

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities 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. This 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 compensation for this position is $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company: 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) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.