Editorial Assistant

Editorial Assistant
Location:

Hoboken (HQ), NJ, USA
Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

Location: Hybrid (Remote & In-office) – Indianapolis, IN or Hoboken, NJ

About the Role:

The Editorial Assistant is an exciting opportunity for an analytically-minded, process-focused person with a passion for books to join a leading global trade book publisher. This wide-ranging position will play editorial and administrative support for authors and editors in the non-fiction technical, education, business, success and self-improvement spaces. It is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a career in publishing to learn all aspects of the business.

How you will make an impact:

Liaison with authors on all details of the book publication process
Support editors and work closely with Wiley colleagues in multiple departments around the world on all aspects of the book publication process from contract through cover design and publication/marketing
Update and maintain accurate data on books in all Wiley systems
Revise and edit book proposals for review and approval
Assist in book production, including leading cover design, proofreading covers, and editing marketing copy
Maintain book publication schedules and manage details for approximately 40 books per year
Perform general office duties and provide clerical support including handling routine correspondence, maintaining files, records, and databases, processing rejection letters, checking requests, award nominations, and other routine forms
What we look for:

Bachelor's degree
High energy and enthusiasm with excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to balance many projects simultaneously, efficiently, and accurately
Excellent proofreading, attention to detail and experience with MS Office
A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors and stakeholders
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
Strong time management skills
Some publishing or business experience; interest in trade publishing and/or financial subject areas is a plus
About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Salary Range:

48,+00 USD to 65,167 USD
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