NEW YORK, NYPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Hachette Book Group

• Job overview

  The Assistant Editor at Hachette Book Group supports the Editorial Director and Executive Editor in managing gift and puzzle book titles, contributing to the publishing of 150-170 titles annually with a focus on quality and creativity.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves editing and managing gift and puzzle titles, coordinating deliverables from authors and creative contributors, testing and fact-checking puzzles, managing schedules and budgets, and supporting seasonal sales materials and marketing copy creation.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a salary range of $50,000-$55,000 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, critical illness coverage, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a discretionary bonus program.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, prior editorial or puzzle-related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and willingness to learn Adobe InDesign or Illustrator.

• Career development

  The role provides exposure to all levels of the publishing process, offering opportunities to develop skills in editing, project management, and marketing within a leading publishing company.

• Work environment and culture

  Hachette Book Group values diversity and inclusion, promotes a collaborative and respectful work environment, and supports equal employment opportunities without discrimination.

• Company information

  Hachette Book Group is a leading book publisher known for diverse publishing programs and a commitment to quality and inclusivity across its titles and imprints.

• Team overview

  The Assistant Editor will work closely with the Editorial Director of the Gift & Specialty group and the Executive Editor of Puzzlewright, supporting a dynamic team publishing a diverse range of titles.

• Unique job features

  This role uniquely combines editorial work with puzzle testing and fact-checking, offering a creative and entrepreneurial opportunity within a specialized niche of gift and puzzle publishing.

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 emphasize your experience or passion for gift publishing, puzzle editing, and managing multiple projects with tight deadlines to align with the Assistant Editor role at Hachette Book Group.

• Highlight skills such as puzzle testing, fact-checking, manuscript proofreading, and familiarity with editorial processes, including basic knowledge of book layout and collaboration with creative contributors.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the Hachette Book Group corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant publishing job boards to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Gift & Specialty division or editorial teams at Hachette Book Group; use ice breakers like commenting on recent titles published by Union Square Gift or expressing enthusiasm for the Puzzlewright brand and its commitment to creativity and inclusivity.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'puzzle testing,' 'fact-checking,' 'project coordination,' 'manuscript proofreading,' 'gift publishing,' and 'Adobe InDesign' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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