• Support two Executive Editors with lists in literary, commercial, and genre fiction, poetry, and select nonfiction
• Genre (crime, suspense, thriller, horror) interest recommended
• Read and react quickly to submissions of various genres
• Prepare manuscripts for copyediting and production; manage manuscripts in all stages of production; work with editors and authors to meet deadlines
• Draft promotional copy for catalogs, book jackets, and sales-related materials
• Professionally interact with authors, production, marketing, and sales staff to relay messages; follow up on requests/information; and in general anticipate when to act proactively on messages
• Administrative management: organize and maintain files; track manuscripts and reviews; copy, print, and email; track and process payments
• Manage text and photo permissions with authors and the contracts department
• Create and edit Excel and Word documents to support projects and/or manage office responsibilities
• On proven ability, some editing of manuscripts and contributing to overall publishing strategy of individual titles

Please note: this job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must be able to work from Norton's New York City Headquarters
• Resumes MUST be accompanied by a concise, eloquent cover letter describing current reading interests and reasons for applying to this job in particular. No resumes will be considered without a strong cover letter. The letter must be free of typos and grammatical errors.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to interact with confidence, warmth, and respect with authors, agents, and employees at all levels
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all aspects of daily activities are handled with painstaking accuracy
• Proactivity, flexibility, and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment; must be able to anticipate needs and deliver timely, relevant solutions and actions, and to adjust with a "can-do" attitude
• Must be self-directed and independent
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively across departments, activities, and projects
• Must be seen as knowledgeable and capable of handling sensitive, critical information
• Mastery of email and calendar management tools, specifically Outlook; proficiency in Word and Excel
• Employment eligibility to work with W. W. Norton & Company in the U.S.
• Sharp, curious mind, expanded by breadth and depth of reading in contemporary literature, fiction, nonfiction
• Interest in poetry a plus but not essential

• Annual compensation for this position is $52,000
• All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location and like considerations
• Profit-Sharing bonus eligible
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July
• Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more
• Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available
• 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
• Disability and life insurances
• FMLA, parental and other leave
• Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
• Company-provided laptop
• Employee discounts on Norton books
• Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations

*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.