What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Managing Editorial position at Harry N Abrams Inc?

Job Description

About us :

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints : Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.

Job Purpose : Work as part of the managing editorial team to produce an annual list of high-quality board books, picture books, chapter books, young adult novels, and graphic novels.

Responsibilities :

Work closely with editorial, design, and manufacturing production departments to guide books through the preproduction process, including tracking manuscripts, coordinating with teams, and maintaining publication schedules
Review manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency, ensuring adherence to the company’s editorial guidelines and standards
Conduct thorough reviews of layouts, proofs, and galley copies to identify and address any errors or discrepancies before final publication
Hire, manage, and evaluate freelance copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers
Use title management system to create and track schedules
Contribute to production meetings
Track book-related materials for sales and marketing uses

Qualifications & Skills :

Bachelor’s degree

2 to 3 years’ experience as a managing editor or production editor in the book industry

Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills (using Track Changes in MS Word ad Adobe Acrobat); solid knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style

Experience hiring and managing freelance copy editors and proofreaders

Proven ability to create and manage schedules

Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically across departments

Experience working on illustrated books a plus

Familiarity with Firebrand / Quality Solutions Title Management software a plus

Open to either New York–based or remote applicants

What we offer :

Competitive salary

Hybrid work schedule

Paid Holidays

Summer Fridays

Company-paid time off during Christmas week

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Health Benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Application Instructions : Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

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