What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publishing Assistant, Gallery Books position at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing?
1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA Req #485
Monday, March 31, 2025
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
Gallery Books is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Publishing Assistant to support the Publisher’s Office. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the publishing process while working across multiple imprints, including Gallery, Scout Press, 13A, Lemonada Books, and Threshold Editions.
Responsibilities
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
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Monday, March 31, 2025
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
Gallery Books is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Publishing Assistant to support the Publisher’s Office. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the publishing process while working across multiple imprints, including Gallery, Scout Press, 13A, Lemonada Books, and Threshold Editions.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily support to publisher's office, reporting to the VP Deputy Publisher and the Associate Publisher.
- Schedule and prepare materials for seasonal, monthly and weekly meetings on behalf of our imprints: Gallery, Scout Press, 13A, Lemonada Books, and Threshold Editions
- Work with Editorial, Marketing, Publicity, and Art to gather materials and adhere to seasonal deadlines
- Create, maintain, and distribute key reports and meeting agendas for the Publisher’s office
- Retrieve and prepare sales and distribution data weekly
- Attend and take notes for multiple weekly meetings
- Assist in preparing publisher's letters for select titles
- Serve as back-up support to the assistant of the SVP/Publisher
- Oversee galley distribution quantities
- Track eBook discounting promotions and maintain Excel grid
- Research trends across backlist titles and update metadata including keywords, descriptive copy, and BISACs to maximize sales opportunities
- Track jackets/covers in progress weekly and prepare status updates for the Publisher’s Office
- Perform routine clerical responsibilities for the Publisher’s Office such as taking messages, mailings, processing expense reports, etc.
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
- Job Family Publishing Support
- Job Function Content / Editorial / Publishing
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $50,000.00
Salary : $50,000
