Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
About the Team
HarperCollins Children’s Books is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the Picture Books and Programs team. This collaborative, creative group is dedicated to classic brands and beloved characters, reporting to an editorial director and executive editor. The team manages esteemed house brands such as Pete the Cat, Pinkalicious, Biscuit, and Fancy Nancy, while developing captivating new picture books and powerful middle grade and teen novels by award-winning authors.
Our catalog includes New York Times bestsellers like Hansel and Gretel by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak, Harlem Honey by Tamron Hall, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, and Exquisite Things by Stonewall Award-winning author Abdi Nazemian, alongside National Book Award long listee The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum. We also maintain an evergreen backlist featuring works by C.S. Lewis, Maurice Sendak, Shel Silverstein, Soman Chainani, Victoria Kann, and Eric Carle.
We publish literary and commercial works featuring clever characters that invite readers of diverse backgrounds to laugh and think. You will work alongside a team of passionate editors committed to bringing many different stories and voices to life.
Work location
Work model: On-site
4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMaintain author files, review quotes, and assist with contractual payments
- check_circleDraft copy for title sheets, flap copy, and selling copy for individual titles
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power Point.
Education: College degree or 1+ year equivalent work experience.
Frequently asked questions about Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers
What does a Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers do?expand_more
In this Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers role, you will maintain author files, review quotes, and assist with contractual payments; draft copy for title sheets, flap copy, and selling copy for individual titles; review book production stages and maintain intra-departmental communication; and conduct sales research and create p&ls, acquisitions memos, and contract paperwork.
What are the requirements for this Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) role?expand_more
HarperCollins Publishers is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: College degree or 1+ year equivalent work experience; Prior relevant work experience (including but not limited to bookselling, internships, and/or coursework); and Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Power Point.
Where is the Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) role at HarperCollins Publishers located?expand_more
Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers is based in 4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States. This is a on-site role.