Editorial Assistant, Alpha Books, Dk

Job Description

Editorial Assistant, Alpha Books, DK (Open to Remote)

DK is a leading publisher of New York Times bestselling influencer-led books on food and drink, self-help, health and wellness, personal finance, parenting, gardening, crafts, and more. We are passionate about working with talented digital content creators to produce highly visual, entertaining, and informative books. Bestselling DK titles include Baking Yesteryear (B. Dylan Hollis), An Unapologetic Cookbook (Joshua Weissman), Knife Drop (Nick DiGiovanni), HealthyGirl Kitchen (Danielle Brown), Safe and Sound (Mercury Stardust), Meals She Eats (Tom and Rachael Sullivan), and more. DK is a globally focused imprint of Penguin Random House, the world's largest general trade book publisher.

Primary responsibilities:

We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership. Our ideal candidate has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly, is comfortable asking for help when needed, and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team. The Editorial Assistant participates in the development of book projects from acquisition to publication, serving as a liaison between editors and external parties including authors, agents, and freelancers. Daily responsibilities include:
• All-around project support for the editors
• Writing title information sheets, online copy, and cover copy
• Coordinating with freelancers
• Updating book metadata
• Preparing manuscripts for transmittal to copy editing and layout
• Preparing paperwork, including contract requests and freelancer agreements
• Tracking project schedules and budgets

Job requirements:
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with and/or interest in adult nonfiction title categories, particularly cookbooks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to respond quickly and flexibly to diverse requests
• Ability to use available resources to problem solve
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Word

The entry-level salary for this position is $43,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Kindly include your cover letter and resume in our application system.

About our Company:

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

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