Job Description
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) is seeking an editorial assistant who is passionate and knowledgeable about children’s book publishing to both the VP, Publisher and Senior Editor at Christy Ottaviano Books. The Editorial Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and editorial support, involved in all stages of the acquisition, editorial, and book making processes for picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction and nonfiction. The editorial assistant is also responsible for managing the Christy Ottaviano Books social media platforms as well as any interdepartmental requests and communications for the eponymous imprint.
This is a NYC based role. Please note: Effective in January 2025, HBG’s hybrid model will be 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interact professionally with internal departments within Christy Ottaviano Books/Little Brown Young Readers and HBG, including design, publicity, marketing, production, sales as well as authors and agents.
- Perform administrative duties, including scheduling, photocopying, handling mail, filing, directing/responding to inquiries, ordering office supplies, maintaining book archives, filing expense reports, coordinating business travel, maintaining contact database, misc. research projects, etc.
- Prepare related materials for book projects through all stages of the editorial process from acquisition through final book.
- Enter title data into proprietary database systems and maintain data throughout publishing process.
- Draft and circulate contract forms.
- Draft descriptive copy and fact sheets that will be used to explain books to the sales and marketing departments.
- Attend and prepare materials for editorial meetings, and marketing and sales meetings as required.
- Read, report on, log in, track, and respond to submissions of projects targeted to children and young adults
- Research book sales using internal and external databases.
- Participate in brainstorming meetings and share ideas for books and other product.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate, open minded, and curious about children’s literature
- Be passionate about the creative process and sharing ideas
- Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Be highly organized, capable of multi-tasking, and detail oriented
- Be able to work effectively with colleagues at every level of seniority
- Be self-directed and able to work independently
- Demonstrate imagination, creativity, and original thinking
- Be comfortable using email, calendar management, and file management tools
- Be familiar with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel or other like tools
- Be familiar with the Christy Ottaviano Books backlist catalogue: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/imprint/little-brown-books-for-young-readers/christy-ottaviano-books/
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.