Managing Editorial Assistant
Simon & Schuster
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 10/24/2022 6:01:00 AM PST
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Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of “America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022.â€
The Managing Editorial Assistant supports the Managing Editor and is responsible for inputting and maintaining metadata in the title database; routing jacket and cover mechanicals; tracking reprint corrections; and formatting bound galley covers. This person is also responsible for running reports, helping to monitor schedules, and doing other basic administrative duties.
The candidate should have clear communication skills, a great attention to detail, and an ability to learn quickly. A positive attitude and interest in the publishing industry as a whole is also very advantageous. This job is entry-level, so no previous experience is necessary, though experience with a publishing internship or publishing classes would be preferable.
The Managing Editorial Assistant supports the Managing Editor, as well handling many other responsibilities, including:
• Setting up ISBNs
• Inputting and maintaining the TM database
• Keeping editors on track to hold jacket Flap Copy due dates
• Routing jacket mechanicals to hold To Printer dates
• Reviewing pass for press materials
• Following up with Editorial on late or missing items
• Creating bound galley covers
• Running reports, such as: overdue manuscript; upcoming manuscript; bound galley; production schedules; ebook production; inventory; jacket routing; exports; legal read; release; embargo assets; laydown
• Creating and distributing the Change Memo to Sales
• Tracking interior and jacket/cover reprint fixes
• Trafficking interior and cover elements
• Routing manuscripts to Legal and following up on due dates
• Confirming the contract has been signed before the book goes to the printer
• Logging finished books and bound galleys