• Communicate updates about projects, answer questions, and follow up with requests from authors, agents, team members from different departments, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Review and provide thoughtful feedback on submissions
• Conduct research for comparative titles, create P&Ls, and prepare materials for title acquisition
• Draft title information sheets, catalog copy, and jacket copy
• Complete general administrative tasks, such as setting up meetings, drafting contract requests, and maintaining the flow of materials between editorial and other departments
• Assist with manuscript management, including formatting manuscripts for copyediting, creating art logs, and tracking production deadlines
• Organize materials for presentations for internal and external meetings
• Maintain professional and responsive communication with authors and agents

• Some work experience in book publishing is a plus
• BA required
• The ability to work independently, juggle different deadlines across multiple projects, and prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superb organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• A strong interest in nonfiction and curiosity about a wide range of subjects, from history, pop culture, and social science to self-help, psychology, health, cooking, and lifestyle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace

• Salary: $50,000
• Overtime eligible: Non-exempt

This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.