What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Assistant, Atria Books position at Simon & Schuster?
Editorial Assistant, Atria Books:
Simon and Schuster is looking for an Editorial Assistant for Atria Books. Reporting to the VP Editorial Director, the responsibilities include reviewing manuscripts; general administrative duties; communicating with authors and agents by phone and email; drafting sales copy; organizing schedules and meetings; and expense tracking.
Must be reliable, friendly, organized, and flexible. Be able to work independently, confidentially, and professionally in a fast-paced office environment. Possess strong MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as internet and social media skills. Possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Demonstrated strong familiarity and passion for popular contemporary non-fiction and fiction titles. Excellent organizational and follow-through skills and an attention to detail and deadlines are necessary. Demonstrated interest in all types of fiction preferred.
Salary : $50,000
