Assistant Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant Editor

The Assistant Editor will support the Supervising Editor on their respective comics, including proofreading manuscripts, maintaining communication with artists and writers, provide feedback on story and art, setting deadlines for talent, traffic materials, and coordinating with production, manufacturing, and other departments to ship the comic on time. They will also be responsible for direct management of comics series, working with cross-functional partners to create comics aimed at specific target demographics.

Responsibilities:
• Support Supervisor Editor in the following:
• Coordinate with senior editorial staff to ensure that character and content developments are planned and shared with the entire staff
• Assist Supervising Editor to develop new series ideas and initiate projects
• Various writing responsibilities (solicitation text, letters columns, ad copy)
• Gather reference materials for freelancers
• Direct Management of comics series. These responsibilities include all the above, plus:
• Coordinate between Supervising Editor, marketing, sales, and senior management to create comics aimed at specific target demographics
• Track/organize/schedule/traffic comics
• Maintain editorial policy and style
• Provide final sign-off and approval on all vouchers and payments for work for respective titles

Required Qualifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Practiced documentation skills
• Experience managing style and method of standards for creative products
• Basic computer skills required

Required Education
• BA in Journalism, English, Writing, Dramaturgy, or equivalent field of study/relevant work experience required

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $52,615.00 to $68,090.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.