Hachette Book Group

Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

NEW YORK, NYPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Hachette Book Group

  • Job overview

    The Editorial Assistant at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers supports senior editorial staff in acquiring and producing children's and young adult books, impacting the publishing process from manuscript to market.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing data, writing copy, tracking submissions, communicating with authors and agents, researching sales, participating in meetings, managing digital editions and social media, and performing administrative tasks to support editorial and production workflows.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a salary around $47,500 with variation based on experience and location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, bonus programs, retirement plans, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have at least one year of publishing experience (including internships), strong knowledge of young adult literature, excellent communication and organizational skills, social media savvy, proficiency with office software, creativity, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company values diversity, inclusion, and representation, fostering a supportive environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and constructive relationships.

  • Company information

    Hachette Book Group is a leading book publisher with multiple imprints, including Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, focusing on diverse voices and a broad range of literature for children and young adults.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will support one senior editor and one editorial director within the Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and its imprints, working closely in a collaborative editorial team.

  • Application process

    Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter to be considered for the position.

  • Unique job features

    The job includes unique responsibilities such as managing social media accounts for a graphic novel imprint and staying current with bookish social media trends like Booktok and Bookstagram.

Company overview

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. trade publisher and a division of the third-largest trade and educational book publisher in the world, Hachette Livre. HBG publishes a wide range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, and children's books, making money primarily through book sales in both physical and digital formats. Founded in 1837, the company has a rich history of acquiring and merging with various publishing houses, expanding its portfolio and market reach.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight knowledge and passion for children’s and young adult literature, emphasizing experience or interest in fantasy, romance, and graphic novels relevant to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

  • Showcase your organizational skills, multitasking ability, and attention to detail by detailing experience managing editorial processes, coordinating communications with authors and agents, and tracking project data.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Hachette Book Group’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don’t miss any openings.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with editorial staff or current employees in the children’s or YA divisions at Hachette Book Group; use ice breakers like complimenting recent book releases, asking about their favorite YA trends, or inquiring how they stay current with social media trends like Booktok and Bookstagram.

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