Editorial Assistant, Fairchild Books- Hybrid

Bloomsbury is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support to our successful Fairchild Books imprint. Reporting to the Publisher for the list, the Editorial Assistant will assist the Fairchild Books editorial division with administrative and editorial tasks in order to publish high quality fashion and interior design textbooks. The Editorial Assistant will support the editorial team to achieve agreed revenue and profitability targets for their list; will manage and deliver the agreed targets for the list; will liaise with key stakeholders, both internal and external; and will support colleagues within the department. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop a career in academic publishing.

Key Responsibilities

Perform upkeep of electronic data systems and metadata including Biblio, CollectionPoint, Salesforce, and Focal Point
Secure reviewers for interior design and fashion proposals and manuscripts
Process invoices, advance payments, and grants for reviewers, authors, and other vendors
Ensure timely briefing of eBooks and ancillaries
Perform QA testing on digital platform for newly loaded content
Send out metric dashboard surveys in advance of each monthly publishing meeting
Maintain active internal Fairchild Books library as well as competition libraries
Submit cataloguing information (CIP) and copyright registration to the Library of Congress
Process newly acquired and existing contracts
Actively digitizes incoming contracts, contributor agreements, invoices, and other necessary project documentation
Provides research assistance and reports on sales information
Provide research assistance on course markets, content, and competition as directed
Liaise internally with departments including production, design, marketing, sales, digital resources, customer service, eBook operations, warehouse distribution, accounting, and royalties
Assist with art and text manuscript preparation and development as directed
Writes and prepare cover copy for titles as assigned
Supervise departmental intern
Occasional copyediting and proofreading as needed, in Word and/or Adobe PDF
Requirements:
Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to problem solve
Ability to learn information and metadata systems quickly
Must be able to manage time wisely and work autonomously
Manage competing demands while making sure everything is done well
Must pay attention to detail
Cooperative and works well with others
All Applications Must Include a Cover Letter

While we appreciate every application we receive, we will only be contacting individuals we are considering for the position. Please note that incomplete or incorrect submissions will be immediately discarded. Cover letters are required. Pay close attention to this description and submission requirements in your application. In your cover letter, please let us know why you are interested in Academic Publishing specifically.

Location

Please note that this position is hybrid, with 2 days working in the office. Candidates must reside in NY, NJ, CT, or PA and be able to commute to Bloomsbury USA’s New York City office.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company has a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees. Read more