What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Editor position at ASSOULINE?
Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline brought the illustrated book market to life with products that were modern and creative. Today, the luxury book market has become an indispensable tool for luxury brands. Beyond "beautiful books" Assouline is invested in the promotion of culture. It has created the "first brand of luxury culture" by opening boutiques where one can discover a world of good taste, excitement and intellect, a place where "culture can be acquired" within a luxurious environment. One can purchase complete book collections as well as objects that belong in contemporary libraries such as perfumed candles and "cabinets of curiosities."
Assouline is looking for a Project Editor to join its editorial team. The Project Editor supports Assouline projects by managing different projects. The Project Editor works closely with the Design team and the Editorial Director to ensure the execution of the project deliverable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple book projects simultaneously from start to finish in a fast-paced environment.
- Liaising with freelance authors and subject matter experts to keep products on schedule.
- Communicate with authors and other key project players to provide project updates.
- Oversee the communication between an outside author and Assouline throughout the complete project duration.
- Maintain an understanding of common client queries by reviewing and responding to client feedback and reporting on this where required.
- Partner with Design team to ensure project efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, or related field
- 2 years of work experience as an Editor
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, high-level correspondence style
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to schedules and deadlines
- High level of attention to detail, ex. error free copy
- Strong command of IDD in relation to typesetting, correcting copy in layout
- Candidate must have experience with editing and/or writing for a publication devoted to content relevant to our books: art, design, fashion, travel, luxury brands
Assouline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $70,000-$80,000 annually. Please note that the forgoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
