Job Description

SUMMARY:  

Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown, is a premiere destination for authors with visually rich, high-quality books. We aim to connect readers with what they love most, and publish a range of nonfiction with an emphasis on food and drink, art, design, and pop culture.

We seek a creative and entrepreneurial Editorial Assistant with a passion for engaging with visually-driven books to provide editorial and administrative support to the imprint, reporting to the VP/Publisher and the Executive Editor. This position is based in our New York office on a two-day per week hybrid schedule. 

Voracious’s bestselling and award-winning list includes Pete Souza, Christopher Kimball, Sarah Knight, Pamela Anderson, Ayesha Curry, Daniel Humm, Marcus Samuelsson, Sam Heughan, the estate of Johnny Cash, and titles such as Accidentally Wes Anderson and Cabin Porn. Learn more at voraciousbooks.com. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Communicate with authors, agents, and collaborators about all aspects of the publishing process, including queries, schedules, payments, etc.
• Read, report on, and draft responses to book proposals submitted for publication
• Help compile comparative title lists and profit & loss statements for projects under consideration
• Prepare contract requests and process payments
• Track title schedules throughout publishing process
• Write catalog, cover, and promotional copy; prepare title fact sheets and other selling materials; and manage title metadata
• Assist in editing acquired manuscripts
• Create and manage art logs, and manage digital assets from delivery through production and publication
• Traffic projects through Production, Copyediting, Art, Legal, Publicity, Marketing, and other departments
• Perform general administrative duties, including preparation of print materials, mailings, drafting correspondence, and facilitating group communications
• Coordinate meeting schedules, manage agendas, and take notes
• Assist with other projects as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED:  

• 1+ year of publishing experience preferred (internships okay) or other editorial work experience

• Excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and polished verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to attend to details and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, plus Google Docs and Sheets
• Passion for visual books a must
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop) a plus

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 range 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.  

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