Editorial Assistant

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🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $55k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✏️ Editor

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Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

📱 Media

Consulting • Marketing • Media

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA is a global media and education company that has evolved from a small book publisher founded in 1835 into a diverse organization with over 80,000 employees worldwide. The company operates various business units, including the RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, and Bertelsmann Education Group, which offer job opportunities across about 50 countries. Bertelsmann is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, encouraging personal initiative, creativity, and diverse perspectives among its workforce.

📋 Description

• Support a team of 7 editors working on board books, storybooks, leveled readers, chapter books, and activity books based on major licensed properties • Schedule meetings • Maintain publishing lists • Write title information sheets and web copy • Create and track P&Ls (Profit and Loss documents) • Obtain licensor approvals • Order author and licensor book copies • Brainstorm new book and series ideas with editors and licensors • Assist the editorial team with manuscript and book development • Create presentation decks for licensors and sales conferences • Present individual titles and book series at sales conferences • Handle sensitive embargoed materials

🎯 Requirements

• BA in English • Interest in and enthusiasm for licensed book publishing • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines • Excellent organizational skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat • Must be comfortable working on projects under tight deadlines

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 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 • Comprehensive benefits program