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VIABILITY, Inc

Book Editing and Proofreading

We are looking for an experienced editor and proofreader to support our affordable book editing and ... Experience with fiction, non-fiction, children's books, academic content, or other publishing ...

Crossway

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Book Department Editor Reports to : Vice President of Editorial and Director of Editorial, Book ... By God's grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to ...

Scholastic

Assistant Production Editor

New York, NY

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... editor at a trade publisher or equivalent; children's book experience a plus. Time Type: Full time ...

Scholastic Corporation

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Strong writing and editing skills * Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) * An ...

Scholastic

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Strong writing and editing skills * Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) * An ...

The J. Paul Getty Trust

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $113K/yr

... children's books, for both print and digital formats. Getty Publications produces award-winning ... The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights ...

J. Paul Getty Trust, The

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

... children's books, for both print and digital formats. Getty Publications produces award-winning ... The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights ...

J. Paul Getty Trust

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... and children's books, for both print and digital formats. Getty Publications produces ... The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights ...

J. Paul Getty Trust, The

Senior Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $113K/yr

... children's books, for both print and digital formats. Getty Publications produces award-winning ... The Senior Editor works as part of a book team, project managing alongside staff from Rights ...

University of Illinois

Editorial Assistant

Urbana, IL · On-site

$48K - $55K/yr

... Children's Book book sales, in collaboration with editor and other staff. OTHER (5%) • Duties to support the Bulletin and Center for Children's Books, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Per SUCSS ...

Macmillan Learning

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Write copy for tip and launch sheets, catalog, online retail feeds, and book jackets/covers that ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

Macmillan

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Write copy for tip and launch sheets, catalog, online retail feeds, and book jackets/covers that ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

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Assistant Editor

Honesdale, PA • On-site

Highlights for Children
Print Media Publishing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Job description

                                                                              Assistant Editor

Department: Product Development

Reports To: Sr Director, Editorial

Primary Roles & Responsibilities: 

Support the editorial work of the department to help ensure that individual editorial projects and ongoing department work is prioritized and completed on time and with excellence. Manage various editorial projects as assigned by or in collaboration with editorial leadership including assessment of viability of new projects, supporting development of magazine crafts & recipes, development of assigned projects for books and subscriptions, asset research in our Digital Asset Management system, editing, copy writing, scheduling, and other editorial tasks as assigned. Independently develop series books or projects assigned by editorial leadership. Maintain and support departmental forms, reports, and record keeping, as assigned. Support the work of the kids mail process by organizing and recommending submissions and responding.

  • Support senior editorial management in day-to-day work to keep the products moving to completion. 
  • Support kids mail process by downloading, sorting, and recommending inclusion of kids’ submission. 
  • Write revision and/or rejection letters to authors and agents of submitted projects.
  • Assume responsibility for assigned editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing; partner with art director and designers to provide illustration; copywriting including cover, tip sheets, and other marketing copy as required.
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations for editorial meetings 
  • Collaborate with design, production, and marketing departments to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Pursue knowledge of current trends in children’s book publishing and product 

Education and Experience 

  • 2+ years’ experience in a related role working with or developing content for children
  • Excellent editorial skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of children’s book and magazine/subscription product industry
  • Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite with ability to learn our existing software 
  • Excellent organizational skills and project management.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage a large workload in a fast-paced environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: None