ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Entry Level Publishing Reader Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Scholastic Corporation

Sales Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$20.50 - $26.75/hr

Field Publisher requests for sales data, business reviews, and partner with marketing on sales ... Experience: Entry level but office experience preferred Education: Associate's Degree/College ...

Scholastic

Sales Assistant

New York, NY

$20.50 - $26.75/hr

Field Publisher requests for sales data, business reviews, and partner with marketing on sales ... Experience: Entry level but office experience preferred Education: Associate's Degree/College ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsPublishing Reader JobsEntry Level Publishing Reader Jobs

Entry Level Publishing Reader information

See salary details

$11

$19

$33

How much do entry level publishing reader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level publishing reader in the United States is $19.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to get a job in publishing with no experience?

Entry level publishing roles often require strong communication skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with editing or content management tools. Gaining experience through internships, volunteering, or creating a portfolio of writing samples can improve your chances; relevant knowledge of publishing processes and industry standards is also beneficial.

What jobs pay you to read books?

An entry-level publishing reader is a job that involves reading and evaluating manuscripts, books, or other written materials for publishers or literary agencies. These roles typically require strong reading skills, attention to detail, and sometimes familiarity with editing or literary analysis. Such jobs often offer flexible schedules and may be part-time or contract-based.

How much do entry level publishers make?

Entry-level publishing readers typically earn between $25,000 and $35,000 annually, depending on the employer and location. Starting salaries may increase with experience, skills in editing or digital tools, and additional certifications.

How to get a job as a reader for a publisher?

To become an entry-level publishing reader, candidates typically need strong reading comprehension skills, a passion for literature, and attention to detail. Relevant experience includes internships or volunteer work in publishing or editing, and familiarity with style guides and editing software can be beneficial. Applying through publisher websites or industry job boards and demonstrating a keen eye for quality are common steps.
More about Entry Level Publishing Reader jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Publishing Reader jobs? The most popular types of Publishing Reader jobs are:
What job categories do people searching Entry Level Publishing Reader jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Entry Level Publishing Reader jobs are:
Entry Level Publishing Reader jobs near you
Infographic showing various Entry Level Publishing Reader job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,077 per year, or $19.7 per hour.
Editorial Assistant, Henry Holt Books for Young Readers

Editorial Assistant, Henry Holt Books for Young Readers

Macmillan

Manhattan, NY

$50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, is seeking to fill an entry-level editorial position that will assist the editorial director and executive editor. The main role will be to manage administrative tasks on behalf of the managers and the imprint, with opportunities to support on select editorial projects. The imprint is focused on publishing children’s books across age levels and genres including picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide administrative support for editorial director and executive editor, including setting up meetings, shipping packages, managing the imprint library and backlist, responding to queries, liaising with other departments, taking minutes, drafting acquisitions memos and P&L’s, monitoring book production schedules and due dates, and running sales and title reports.
  • Prepare and traffic forms and requests related to all parts of the publishing process for the managers, including metadata input, contract requests, invoices, pricing requests, author/agent book orders, payment requests, Library of Congress CIP data, etc.
  • Organize materials for presentations for internal and external meetings, including sales launch and edit meetings.
  • Maintain professional and responsive communication with authors and agents.
  • Log, read, and evaluate submissions.
  • Provide editorial support such as reading, proofreading, and line editing.
  • Write copy for sales materials, tipsheets, catalogs, book jackets, online feeds, metadata, etc.

What You'll Bring:

  • Attention to detail and excellent follow through on tasks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proofreading or copy editing experience a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize, respond to shifting and fast-paced environment, and work independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace programs.
  • Demonstrated interest in the children’s book market.
  • Previous book publishing experience/internships a plus.
  • Previous media or entertainment experience/internships a plus.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

The salary for this role is $50,000.

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. 

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Apply