Editorial Assistant

Wiley

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