Editorial Assistant, Knopf

Job Description

Editorial Assistant, Knopf

The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group is a storied leader in commercial and literary publishing and home to some of the most iconic authors in the world, including Nobel Laureates Toni Morrison, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Alice Munro; Prize-winners Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, Margaret Atwood, Robert Caro, Joan Didion, Yaa Gyasi, Jhumpa Lahiri, Cormac McCarthy, Michael Ondaatje, Tommy Orange, Patti Smith, Anne Tyler, and Colson Whitehead; and global bestsellers Dan Brown, John Grisham, E L James, Erin Morgenstern, and Jo Nesbo.

We are currently seeking an Assistant to join Knopf's editorial team. The editorial assistant will support the two executive editors – one editing primarily literary and upmarket commercial fiction, and another editing nonfiction that includes history, narrative nonfiction, and journalism . Daily responsibilities include proposal/manuscript reading, drafting cover copy, and project management. In addition to providing administrative support, the assistant will liaise extensively with authors, agents, and different departments within the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.

The Role:
• Evaluating manuscripts, writing reader's reports, logging submissions, and drafting rejection letters
• Scheduling, project management and general support for manager
• Writing and editing catalog, flap, and marketing copy for in-house and out-of-house promotional use
• Preparing title information sheets and other marketing materials
• Working closely with authors, publishers, agents, and the managing editorial department to keep track of the production process from finished manuscript to bound book
• Creating P&Ls and contract information sheets, collecting sales data, and providing competitive title research
• Providing administrative support, which includes executing mailings, fielding questions from authors, and occasional answering of phones.
• Attending weekly editorial meetings, as well as author meetings to discuss new projects and publicity plans for existing projects.

The Essentials:
• Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow up skills
• Ability to move back and forth between tasks
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written
• A team player with the ability and empathy to build internal & external relationships with authors, agents, and other departments at Knopf.
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
• Familiarity with contemporary literature and journalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Entry-level salary for this position is $45,000. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program, kindly include your cover letter and resume in our application system.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnvw13-18-190-219-65-42 in your application.