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, ****** 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.