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posted_at: 25 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 58.5K a year
Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2023
Work Location: New Leaf's offices, located at 110 West 40th Street, Suite 2201, New York, NY 10018. This is a hybrid position, with some days each week required in-office...
Reports to: Tracy Williams, Subsidiary Rights Director
Job Summary: New Leaf Literary & Media is seeking a Subrights Assistant to join our team. This role supports the Subrights Department including by handling the administrative day-to-day
Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2023
Work Location: New Leaf's offices, located at 110 West 40th Street, Suite 2201, New York, NY 10018. This is a hybrid position, with some days each week required in-office...
Reports to: Tracy Williams, Subsidiary Rights Director
Job Summary: New Leaf Literary & Media is seeking a Subrights Assistant to join our team. This role supports the Subrights Department including by handling the administrative day-to-day tasks necessary to sustain and grow the business for our clients. In addition, this role will work closely with New Leaf's agents, Film & TV Department, licensees, co-agents, and scouts. You will be assisting a team with multiple deals at varying stages of the process simultaneously, and you will interact with dozens of people in-agency and internationally on a daily basis.
Essential Functions
The Subrights Assistant provides support to the Subsidiary Rights Director. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) general administrative duties, including answering e-mails, handling correspondence, scheduling, maintaining tracking systems, etc.
Additionally, the Subrights Assistant will be expected to:
-Track and prepare payment collection documents
-Tracking foreign payments, working closely with internal and external accounting teams
-Complete quarterly payments report
-Become familiar with international tax procedure and liaison with clients regarding tax matters
-Review and negotiate contracts with licensees in conjunction with Rights Director
-Manage contract and associated documents
-Manage mailings to New Leaf clients, co-agents, and foreign publishers
-Read and evaluate submission materials
-Compose submission letters and submission lists
-Liaise with lit team on materials and timelines on their projects
-Meet with scouts and foreign publishers
-Prepare monthly newsletter and regular publicity updates
-Prepare Expense Reports
-Schedule for and coordinate logistics for international book fairs
-Prepare foreign rights guides
-Coordinate interviews and publicity tours for New Leaf clients with their foreign publishers
-Assist with rights research for new business opportunities as needed
-Execute other duties in support of the Subrights department as necessary
Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have familiarity with and an enthusiasm for New Leaf's projects as well as an interest in the publishing industry and global publishing. The workload can be quite rigorous and fast paced, so you must be able to keep a cool head under pressure.
-Minimum of 2 years of publishing experience, preferably in subsidiary/foreign rights or contracts.
-Experience in handling foreign contracts is a plus.
-Superior organizational skills, must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize and keep track of a large volume of work effectively
-Excellent communication (written and verbal) and people skills
-Able to set priorities under pressure and to work independently
-Proficient with office software, especially Google Workspace, Basecamp and Adobe Acrobat
-Familiarity with CRM and/or contract management software/databases (Filemaker) is a plus
Preferences: Foreign language skills is a PLUS
Compensation:
-$58,500 annual salary
-Health Benefits
-Retirement Benefits, including 401k (with 3% company match)
-Annual Bonus at the discretion of management
In addition to the PTO and SSL offered, New Leaf gives customary holiday time off as well as participates in the industry practice of Summer Fridays (half work days on Fridays from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend), and also currently provides for a paid one-month sabbatical offered from June - August each year once an employee has been with the company for one year as of January 1 in the year the sabbatical is to be offered. Please note: New Leaf's participation in Summer Fridays and providing sabbaticals is evaluated on an annual basis and subject to change at the company's discretion Show more details...
Work Location: New Leaf's offices, located at 110 West 40th Street, Suite 2201, New York, NY 10018. This is a hybrid position, with some days each week required in-office...
Reports to: Tracy Williams, Subsidiary Rights Director
Job Summary: New Leaf Literary & Media is seeking a Subrights Assistant to join our team. This role supports the Subrights Department including by handling the administrative day-to-day tasks necessary to sustain and grow the business for our clients. In addition, this role will work closely with New Leaf's agents, Film & TV Department, licensees, co-agents, and scouts. You will be assisting a team with multiple deals at varying stages of the process simultaneously, and you will interact with dozens of people in-agency and internationally on a daily basis.
Essential Functions
The Subrights Assistant provides support to the Subsidiary Rights Director. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) general administrative duties, including answering e-mails, handling correspondence, scheduling, maintaining tracking systems, etc.
Additionally, the Subrights Assistant will be expected to:
-Track and prepare payment collection documents
-Tracking foreign payments, working closely with internal and external accounting teams
-Complete quarterly payments report
-Become familiar with international tax procedure and liaison with clients regarding tax matters
-Review and negotiate contracts with licensees in conjunction with Rights Director
-Manage contract and associated documents
-Manage mailings to New Leaf clients, co-agents, and foreign publishers
-Read and evaluate submission materials
-Compose submission letters and submission lists
-Liaise with lit team on materials and timelines on their projects
-Meet with scouts and foreign publishers
-Prepare monthly newsletter and regular publicity updates
-Prepare Expense Reports
-Schedule for and coordinate logistics for international book fairs
-Prepare foreign rights guides
-Coordinate interviews and publicity tours for New Leaf clients with their foreign publishers
-Assist with rights research for new business opportunities as needed
-Execute other duties in support of the Subrights department as necessary
Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have familiarity with and an enthusiasm for New Leaf's projects as well as an interest in the publishing industry and global publishing. The workload can be quite rigorous and fast paced, so you must be able to keep a cool head under pressure.
-Minimum of 2 years of publishing experience, preferably in subsidiary/foreign rights or contracts.
-Experience in handling foreign contracts is a plus.
-Superior organizational skills, must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize and keep track of a large volume of work effectively
-Excellent communication (written and verbal) and people skills
-Able to set priorities under pressure and to work independently
-Proficient with office software, especially Google Workspace, Basecamp and Adobe Acrobat
-Familiarity with CRM and/or contract management software/databases (Filemaker) is a plus
Preferences: Foreign language skills is a PLUS
Compensation:
-$58,500 annual salary
-Health Benefits
-Retirement Benefits, including 401k (with 3% company match)
-Annual Bonus at the discretion of management
In addition to the PTO and SSL offered, New Leaf gives customary holiday time off as well as participates in the industry practice of Summer Fridays (half work days on Fridays from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend), and also currently provides for a paid one-month sabbatical offered from June - August each year once an employee has been with the company for one year as of January 1 in the year the sabbatical is to be offered. Please note: New Leaf's participation in Summer Fridays and providing sabbaticals is evaluated on an annual basis and subject to change at the company's discretion Show more details...
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posted_at: 28 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 65K a year
New Leaf Literary & Media seeks an addition to our literary department. All candidates must first and foremost understand and be convicted about their roles as a fiduciary for their clients. Additionally, an engaged approach to client career management, with a focus on creative strategy and long-term planning are a must. Remote candidates welcome.
Reporting to Literary Director Patrice Caldwell... literary agents at New Leaf must be self-starting
New Leaf Literary & Media seeks an addition to our literary department. All candidates must first and foremost understand and be convicted about their roles as a fiduciary for their clients. Additionally, an engaged approach to client career management, with a focus on creative strategy and long-term planning are a must. Remote candidates welcome.
Reporting to Literary Director Patrice Caldwell... literary agents at New Leaf must be self-starting and able to manage the various aspects of client representation, from sales to contracts to reviewing royalty statements, while availing themselves thoughtfully of the in-house services we offer our clients and literary agents (film, television, & media rights, subrights, brand development, accounting, and business development).
Job duties include:
-Maintain the responsibilities of a fiduciary for all New Leaf Literary & Media clients at all times, and lead as the primary contact in this capacity for your own client list.
-Independently manage and oversee client relationships.
-Manage client expectations, plan and execute on career strategies, which includes: exercising independent discretion and judgment while developing goals and timelines with clients, managing the submissions of materials to third parties (e.g. publishers), independently negotiating deals in order to achieve client goals and the best interests of the client, overseeing and tracking the editorial and publication process, liaising as needed on clients' behalf, reporting progress to teams (both in-house and to third party stakeholders), maintaining files on clients and projects up-to-date, reading client materials, and independently analyzing and advising on matters of significance relevant to clients.
-Communicate regularly with members of other New Leaf departments, as well as other agents, to troubleshoot and/or address client needs.
-Maintain accurate and meticulous records, according to New Leaf's process and procedures, of all information the agency and its departments need to support clients, as well as to document any conversations where necessary.
-Independently identify and build relationships with various industry colleagues such as editors, publicists, etc.
-Exhibit professional, prompt, and accurate communication to all client questions, as well as to other internal and external colleagues in the publishing and entertainment industries.
-Review and draft materials such as pitches, submission lists, reports, statements, letters, marketing materials for clients, and other materials and documentation as needed by clients and/or colleagues in-agency.
-Read, evaluate, and assist in development of manuscripts, proposals, and other written client materials in a timely, deadline-oriented manner.
-Oversee files and tracking, personal client information, production schedule, rights guides, tip sheets, and final book-related assets for clients.
-Lead and participate in research and development opportunities for clients, join calls and meetings, and liaise in appointed client-related matters.
-Independently liaise with various publishing and entertainment industry professionals, as well as communicate with and direct different departments within New Leaf (including film/tv, foreign, marketing, accounting and contracts) in regards to client business matters.
-Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, snail mail, and in person.
-Anticipate the needs of clients and colleagues in order to ensure a seamless and positive experience.
-Meet performance goals and expectations set by New Leaf.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Minimum of 5 years of experience in the book publishing industry (post-internship time)
-Excellent writing and communication skills
-Able to lead, manage and execute on client goals
-Strong organizational and management skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe
-Must be able to independently exercise excellent judgment with regard to matters of significant impacting clients and New Leaf
Compensation:
-$65K - $75K annual salary (commensurate with experience) + commission structure.
-Health Benefits
-Retirement Benefits, including 401k (with 3% company match)
-Annual Bonus at the discretion of management
In addition to the PTO and SSL offered, New Leaf gives customary holiday time off as well as participates in the industry practice of Summer Fridays (half work days on Fridays from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend), and also currently provides for a paid one-month sabbatical offered from June - August each year once an employee has been with the company for one year as of January 1 in the year the sabbatical is to be offered. Please note: New Leaf's participation in Summer Fridays and providing sabbaticals is evaluated on an annual basis and subject to change at the company's discretion.
How To Apply For This Job: Please email pcaldwell@newleafliterary.com with a cover letter and your resume, and be sure to write out the subject line as: YOUR FULL NAME, Literary Agent Position Show more details...
Reporting to Literary Director Patrice Caldwell... literary agents at New Leaf must be self-starting and able to manage the various aspects of client representation, from sales to contracts to reviewing royalty statements, while availing themselves thoughtfully of the in-house services we offer our clients and literary agents (film, television, & media rights, subrights, brand development, accounting, and business development).
Job duties include:
-Maintain the responsibilities of a fiduciary for all New Leaf Literary & Media clients at all times, and lead as the primary contact in this capacity for your own client list.
-Independently manage and oversee client relationships.
-Manage client expectations, plan and execute on career strategies, which includes: exercising independent discretion and judgment while developing goals and timelines with clients, managing the submissions of materials to third parties (e.g. publishers), independently negotiating deals in order to achieve client goals and the best interests of the client, overseeing and tracking the editorial and publication process, liaising as needed on clients' behalf, reporting progress to teams (both in-house and to third party stakeholders), maintaining files on clients and projects up-to-date, reading client materials, and independently analyzing and advising on matters of significance relevant to clients.
-Communicate regularly with members of other New Leaf departments, as well as other agents, to troubleshoot and/or address client needs.
-Maintain accurate and meticulous records, according to New Leaf's process and procedures, of all information the agency and its departments need to support clients, as well as to document any conversations where necessary.
-Independently identify and build relationships with various industry colleagues such as editors, publicists, etc.
-Exhibit professional, prompt, and accurate communication to all client questions, as well as to other internal and external colleagues in the publishing and entertainment industries.
-Review and draft materials such as pitches, submission lists, reports, statements, letters, marketing materials for clients, and other materials and documentation as needed by clients and/or colleagues in-agency.
-Read, evaluate, and assist in development of manuscripts, proposals, and other written client materials in a timely, deadline-oriented manner.
-Oversee files and tracking, personal client information, production schedule, rights guides, tip sheets, and final book-related assets for clients.
-Lead and participate in research and development opportunities for clients, join calls and meetings, and liaise in appointed client-related matters.
-Independently liaise with various publishing and entertainment industry professionals, as well as communicate with and direct different departments within New Leaf (including film/tv, foreign, marketing, accounting and contracts) in regards to client business matters.
-Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, snail mail, and in person.
-Anticipate the needs of clients and colleagues in order to ensure a seamless and positive experience.
-Meet performance goals and expectations set by New Leaf.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Minimum of 5 years of experience in the book publishing industry (post-internship time)
-Excellent writing and communication skills
-Able to lead, manage and execute on client goals
-Strong organizational and management skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe
-Must be able to independently exercise excellent judgment with regard to matters of significant impacting clients and New Leaf
Compensation:
-$65K - $75K annual salary (commensurate with experience) + commission structure.
-Health Benefits
-Retirement Benefits, including 401k (with 3% company match)
-Annual Bonus at the discretion of management
In addition to the PTO and SSL offered, New Leaf gives customary holiday time off as well as participates in the industry practice of Summer Fridays (half work days on Fridays from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend), and also currently provides for a paid one-month sabbatical offered from June - August each year once an employee has been with the company for one year as of January 1 in the year the sabbatical is to be offered. Please note: New Leaf's participation in Summer Fridays and providing sabbaticals is evaluated on an annual basis and subject to change at the company's discretion.
How To Apply For This Job: Please email pcaldwell@newleafliterary.com with a cover letter and your resume, and be sure to write out the subject line as: YOUR FULL NAME, Literary Agent Position Show more details...
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posted_at: 22 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Podium is looking for a junior distribution associate to join us on our journey of continual growth in the fast-paced world of audiobook publishing. This person will play a key supporting role on our production team, working with producers, managers, and external partners. They will report directly to Podium’s distribution manager but will work collaboratively with the distribution and greater... production team.
Responsibilities will include the
Podium is looking for a junior distribution associate to join us on our journey of continual growth in the fast-paced world of audiobook publishing. This person will play a key supporting role on our production team, working with producers, managers, and external partners. They will report directly to Podium’s distribution manager but will work collaboratively with the distribution and greater... production team.
Responsibilities will include the following:
Digital asset management: Internal database maintenance, metadata organization, and asset tracking and gathering for submission.
QA: Monitoring vendor platforms for audiobook listings and ensuring overall accuracy.
Metadata creation: Managing ISBNs, copy editing, and inputting key data into our digital asset management system.
File distribution: Scheduling delivery and transferring digital assets to vendor partners, including uploading files to secure FTP servers.
Administrative duties: General admin and assistance for the distribution team, including, but not limited to, record keeping, data mining, and industry research.
The ideal candidate for this position is an eager learner who is self-motivated with the ability to problem solve independently, and who has the following:
Enthusiasm for audiobooks, podcasts, and the audio industry overall (familiarity with Audible is a plus).
High attention to detail and organizational skills. You’ll be dealing with key metadata on a daily basis.
Comfortable working with communication and asset management tools such as Slack, Airtable, Google Docs, Box, distribution management system (e.g., Firebrand, Bookwire), FileZilla, etc.
A foundational understanding of digital publishing best practices, including familiarity with ONIX and BISAC codes (considered an advantage, but not mandatory).
Confidence working remotely, both independently and as part of a team, is essential.
This role is Los Angeles-based. Attendance in the El Segundo office on Tuesday through Thursday is mandatory; Mondays and Fridays are remote. Experience in the book publishing industry is strongly preferred Show more details...
Responsibilities will include the following:
Digital asset management: Internal database maintenance, metadata organization, and asset tracking and gathering for submission.
QA: Monitoring vendor platforms for audiobook listings and ensuring overall accuracy.
Metadata creation: Managing ISBNs, copy editing, and inputting key data into our digital asset management system.
File distribution: Scheduling delivery and transferring digital assets to vendor partners, including uploading files to secure FTP servers.
Administrative duties: General admin and assistance for the distribution team, including, but not limited to, record keeping, data mining, and industry research.
The ideal candidate for this position is an eager learner who is self-motivated with the ability to problem solve independently, and who has the following:
Enthusiasm for audiobooks, podcasts, and the audio industry overall (familiarity with Audible is a plus).
High attention to detail and organizational skills. You’ll be dealing with key metadata on a daily basis.
Comfortable working with communication and asset management tools such as Slack, Airtable, Google Docs, Box, distribution management system (e.g., Firebrand, Bookwire), FileZilla, etc.
A foundational understanding of digital publishing best practices, including familiarity with ONIX and BISAC codes (considered an advantage, but not mandatory).
Confidence working remotely, both independently and as part of a team, is essential.
This role is Los Angeles-based. Attendance in the El Segundo office on Tuesday through Thursday is mandatory; Mondays and Fridays are remote. Experience in the book publishing industry is strongly preferred Show more details...
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posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 75K a year
Morrow/Avon is seeking a Senior Editor or Executive Editor who will focus on acquiring commercial women's, romance, book club, and speculative fiction.
Responsibilities...
-Acquires lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication.
-Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process, including working with design to create marketable packages and with
Morrow/Avon is seeking a Senior Editor or Executive Editor who will focus on acquiring commercial women's, romance, book club, and speculative fiction.
Responsibilities...
-Acquires lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication.
-Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process, including working with design to create marketable packages and with the marketing group to develop marketing plans.
-Works directly with authors, agents, and all in-house departments.
-Oversees fact sheet, jacket, and catalog copy; reviews marketing material.
-Conducts and analyzes sales research, with a deep understanding of P&Ls.
-Presents titles at various sales meetings.
-Negotiates contracts with agents.
-Shares supervision of a direct report.
Qualifications:
-Minimum 5 years (Senior Editor) or 8 years (Executive Editor) of relevant editorial experience
-Acquisition and publication of multiple profitable and/or critically viable projects
-Excellent negotiation skills and strong presentation skills
-Established relationships with relevant agents and industry colleagues
-Extensive experience reviewing contracts
-Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry
-Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization
-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
-Ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure
-Excellent communication skills
-Proficient knowledge of MS Office
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That's why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$125,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer Show more details...
Responsibilities...
-Acquires lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication.
-Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process, including working with design to create marketable packages and with the marketing group to develop marketing plans.
-Works directly with authors, agents, and all in-house departments.
-Oversees fact sheet, jacket, and catalog copy; reviews marketing material.
-Conducts and analyzes sales research, with a deep understanding of P&Ls.
-Presents titles at various sales meetings.
-Negotiates contracts with agents.
-Shares supervision of a direct report.
Qualifications:
-Minimum 5 years (Senior Editor) or 8 years (Executive Editor) of relevant editorial experience
-Acquisition and publication of multiple profitable and/or critically viable projects
-Excellent negotiation skills and strong presentation skills
-Established relationships with relevant agents and industry colleagues
-Extensive experience reviewing contracts
-Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry
-Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization
-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
-Ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure
-Excellent communication skills
-Proficient knowledge of MS Office
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That's why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$125,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer Show more details...
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posted_at: 16 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 41K a year
Diversion Publishing is seeking a publishing assistant who has at least 2 years’ experience in the publishing industry and has a passion for nonfiction.
Editorial/Production...
o Maintain and organize each title's editorial Project Folder
o Proofread book interior and cover files alongside editorial staff
o Assist editorial staff in agent outreach and scheduling agent meetings
o Assist blurb outreach with authors
o Assist authors on image
Diversion Publishing is seeking a publishing assistant who has at least 2 years’ experience in the publishing industry and has a passion for nonfiction.
Editorial/Production...
o Maintain and organize each title's editorial Project Folder
o Proofread book interior and cover files alongside editorial staff
o Assist editorial staff in agent outreach and scheduling agent meetings
o Assist blurb outreach with authors
o Assist authors on image collection and record keeping for books with interior art
o Assist editorial staff in maintaining production schedules
o Perform upkeep of sales/distribution data system
o Help prepare book description copy and other sales assets
o Attend seasonal sales conference and book fairs
Administrative
o Routine communication with authors
o Attend meetings, maintain agendas, and take meeting notes
o Receive, log, and read book submissions and maintain spreadsheet of rejections/acquisitions
o Register books with the Copyright Office
o Process book orders and income/expense invoices
o Assist other departments including production, design, marketing, publicity, and accounting
You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Dropbox, and Adobe Suite; familiarity with Nielsen Bookscan and other relevant publishing platforms is a plus. We require 2-3 years experience. The position is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities and prefer the candidate to be within a commutable distance to our midtown office Show more details...
Editorial/Production...
o Maintain and organize each title's editorial Project Folder
o Proofread book interior and cover files alongside editorial staff
o Assist editorial staff in agent outreach and scheduling agent meetings
o Assist blurb outreach with authors
o Assist authors on image collection and record keeping for books with interior art
o Assist editorial staff in maintaining production schedules
o Perform upkeep of sales/distribution data system
o Help prepare book description copy and other sales assets
o Attend seasonal sales conference and book fairs
Administrative
o Routine communication with authors
o Attend meetings, maintain agendas, and take meeting notes
o Receive, log, and read book submissions and maintain spreadsheet of rejections/acquisitions
o Register books with the Copyright Office
o Process book orders and income/expense invoices
o Assist other departments including production, design, marketing, publicity, and accounting
You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Dropbox, and Adobe Suite; familiarity with Nielsen Bookscan and other relevant publishing platforms is a plus. We require 2-3 years experience. The position is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities and prefer the candidate to be within a commutable distance to our midtown office Show more details...
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posted_at: 16 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 65K a year
The Harper Group, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, is seeking a creative and energetic individual to join the marketing team as a Marketing Manager. This marketing team works on the Harper hardcover and Broadside Books imprints, which publish a range of award-winning and bestselling books in the following genres: literary fiction, thrillers, and nonfiction including memoir, history, and... politics. The Marketing Manager works closely with
The Harper Group, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, is seeking a creative and energetic individual to join the marketing team as a Marketing Manager. This marketing team works on the Harper hardcover and Broadside Books imprints, which publish a range of award-winning and bestselling books in the following genres: literary fiction, thrillers, and nonfiction including memoir, history, and... politics. The Marketing Manager works closely with the VP of the department and an Associate Director of Marketing to create and execute title marketing campaigns and provide departmental support.
Responsibilities:
-Creates and executes marketing plans for titles under minimal supervision.
-Presents plans in meetings with sales, editors, authors, agents, and the publisher.
-Works with authors on their social media platforms, creating campaigns, timelines, assets, pre-order incentives, etc. for the ramp-up to publication.
-Contributes to imprint social media accounts.
-Secures title specific as well as imprint-wide cross promotional partnerships with third party brands and corporations.
-Liaises with publicity, editorial, ad/promo and sales on AREs, galleys, and all collateral material needed for reps, booksellers, and consumers.
-Serves as a team leader on digital advertising best practices and assists with departmental ad booking and management.
Qualifications:
-Minimum 5+ years of publishing experience required; marketing experience preferred
-College degree or equivalent work experience
-Strong knowledge of social media and digital platforms (e.g., Facebook, Shortstack, Email deployment, Canva, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok)
-A capable and clear presenter in group and one-on-one situations
-Ability to work collaboratively
-A motivated self-starter with a love for books
-Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
-Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer Show more details...
Responsibilities:
-Creates and executes marketing plans for titles under minimal supervision.
-Presents plans in meetings with sales, editors, authors, agents, and the publisher.
-Works with authors on their social media platforms, creating campaigns, timelines, assets, pre-order incentives, etc. for the ramp-up to publication.
-Contributes to imprint social media accounts.
-Secures title specific as well as imprint-wide cross promotional partnerships with third party brands and corporations.
-Liaises with publicity, editorial, ad/promo and sales on AREs, galleys, and all collateral material needed for reps, booksellers, and consumers.
-Serves as a team leader on digital advertising best practices and assists with departmental ad booking and management.
Qualifications:
-Minimum 5+ years of publishing experience required; marketing experience preferred
-College degree or equivalent work experience
-Strong knowledge of social media and digital platforms (e.g., Facebook, Shortstack, Email deployment, Canva, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok)
-A capable and clear presenter in group and one-on-one situations
-Ability to work collaboratively
-A motivated self-starter with a love for books
-Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
-Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
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posted_at: 19 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 60K a year
Catapult Book Group (Catapult / Counterpoint Press / Soft Skull Press) is looking for a highly organized individual with the communication and system-building skills to support our publicity initiatives as a Publicist who is interested in furthering a career in book publishing.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of publicity experience, preferably with a trade book publisher... focusing on high-quality fiction and narrative nonfiction;
Catapult Book Group (Catapult / Counterpoint Press / Soft Skull Press) is looking for a highly organized individual with the communication and system-building skills to support our publicity initiatives as a Publicist who is interested in furthering a career in book publishing.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of publicity experience, preferably with a trade book publisher... focusing on high-quality fiction and narrative nonfiction; media contacts and familiarity with both major, niche, and social media outlets; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; a proven ability to juggle projects and duties; demonstrated organizational skills; a passion for books and reading; and knowledge of the contemporary literary world. We are looking for candidates who enjoy networking with the media, representing our company at industry-related events, and sharing their love for the books they are working on and the ones they're reading for fun.
People of color, LGBTQIA people, and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. While a New York Metro-based hybrid/WFH candidate is preferred, we will consider a WFH/remote position based in California or Oregon.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently plan and execute targeted media and event campaigns for literary fiction, crime, poetry, and non-fiction titles, including narrative non-fiction, biography, current events, travel, politics, environment, and memoirs (approximately 2 frontlist titles per month)
- Build media lists and maintain publicity databases (knowledge of Cision/Meltwater always a plus; familiarity with Google Drive a must)
- Develop tailored press materials (including galley letters, press releases, author praise sheets, email pitches) while overseeing review copy mailings, maintaining diligent follow-up via email and phone, and tracking all outreach
- Identify new media opportunities to build on existing media contacts and brainstorm creative angles for our campaigns
- Nurture relationships and liaise directly with media and social/cultural influencers
- Manage interview prep and occasional media training for authors
- Maintain regular communication with Director of Publicity, Director of Marketing, Editorial Director, editors, authors, and agents
Proficiencies in any/all of the following are preferred: Teamwork or similar workflow management software, Meltwater and/or Cision, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Mailchimp Show more details...
The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of publicity experience, preferably with a trade book publisher... focusing on high-quality fiction and narrative nonfiction; media contacts and familiarity with both major, niche, and social media outlets; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; a proven ability to juggle projects and duties; demonstrated organizational skills; a passion for books and reading; and knowledge of the contemporary literary world. We are looking for candidates who enjoy networking with the media, representing our company at industry-related events, and sharing their love for the books they are working on and the ones they're reading for fun.
People of color, LGBTQIA people, and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. While a New York Metro-based hybrid/WFH candidate is preferred, we will consider a WFH/remote position based in California or Oregon.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently plan and execute targeted media and event campaigns for literary fiction, crime, poetry, and non-fiction titles, including narrative non-fiction, biography, current events, travel, politics, environment, and memoirs (approximately 2 frontlist titles per month)
- Build media lists and maintain publicity databases (knowledge of Cision/Meltwater always a plus; familiarity with Google Drive a must)
- Develop tailored press materials (including galley letters, press releases, author praise sheets, email pitches) while overseeing review copy mailings, maintaining diligent follow-up via email and phone, and tracking all outreach
- Identify new media opportunities to build on existing media contacts and brainstorm creative angles for our campaigns
- Nurture relationships and liaise directly with media and social/cultural influencers
- Manage interview prep and occasional media training for authors
- Maintain regular communication with Director of Publicity, Director of Marketing, Editorial Director, editors, authors, and agents
Proficiencies in any/all of the following are preferred: Teamwork or similar workflow management software, Meltwater and/or Cision, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Mailchimp Show more details...
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posted_at: 23 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 58.5K a year
HarperCollins Children's Books is seeking a creative, organized, and dynamic Assistant Manager to work on title-specific early reader marketing campaigns on a variety of children's books and brands, ranging from non-fiction to literary and commercial fiction, as well as group campaigns featuring frontlist and backlist titles. Duties include managing title budgets, developing and executing... marketing plans, presenting at internal and external meetings,
HarperCollins Children's Books is seeking a creative, organized, and dynamic Assistant Manager to work on title-specific early reader marketing campaigns on a variety of children's books and brands, ranging from non-fiction to literary and commercial fiction, as well as group campaigns featuring frontlist and backlist titles. Duties include managing title budgets, developing and executing... marketing plans, presenting at internal and external meetings, and extensive copywriting.
This is an incredible opportunity to join an enthusiastic, dedicated early reader team that works on a wide range of board and picture books, and early reader and graphic novels such as literary successes by award-winning creators like Kevin Henkes, Corey Tabor, and Kelly Starling Lyons; commercial hits like The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Sour Grape, and the Little Blue Truck and Pete the Cat series; and celebrity hits like I Promise and Stacey's Extraordinary Words -- just to name a few!
This position is based out of NYC on a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities:
-Brainstorm, develop, and execute integrated marketing campaigns for key titles and brands.
-Work closely with in-house team, including publicity, school and library marketing, editorial, and sales on overall campaign strategies and plans.
-Develop product positioning and brand messaging, utilizing digital as well as traditional media.
-Effectively communicate with authors and agents on marketing initiatives.
-Write ad copy, provide design direction, and develop short- and long-form content for social media (tweets, blogs, etc.) in close coordination with operations and digital teams.
-Collaborate with Marketing Directors and other team members to shape early reader title strategy and to execute larger initiatives.
-Maintain budgets for assigned titles and projects.
-Explore and manage appropriate partnership opportunities with outside organizations.
-Occasional opportunities to represent HarperCollins at consumer and trade festivals.
Qualifications:
-3-4 years of experience in trade book marketing and/or kids' product marketing; children's book experience preferred (with some early reader experience a plus)
-Excellent writing skills, including ability to write in a voice appealing to parents, grandparents, and caregivers
-Experience working on compelling, of-the-moment campaigns to reach a consumer audience
-Excellent project management, communication, budget management, organizational, prioritization and presentation skills a must
-Comfortable presenting in front of large groups
-Appreciation and knowledge of current trends in popular culture extremely helpful
-Proficient in Microsoft Office; social media knowledge and skills, including any content creation experience
-Ability to work cross-functionally across the division and within the company
-Talent at balancing priorities under pressure, while maintaining a sense of humor
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That's why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $58,500-$65,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer Show more details...
This is an incredible opportunity to join an enthusiastic, dedicated early reader team that works on a wide range of board and picture books, and early reader and graphic novels such as literary successes by award-winning creators like Kevin Henkes, Corey Tabor, and Kelly Starling Lyons; commercial hits like The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Sour Grape, and the Little Blue Truck and Pete the Cat series; and celebrity hits like I Promise and Stacey's Extraordinary Words -- just to name a few!
This position is based out of NYC on a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities:
-Brainstorm, develop, and execute integrated marketing campaigns for key titles and brands.
-Work closely with in-house team, including publicity, school and library marketing, editorial, and sales on overall campaign strategies and plans.
-Develop product positioning and brand messaging, utilizing digital as well as traditional media.
-Effectively communicate with authors and agents on marketing initiatives.
-Write ad copy, provide design direction, and develop short- and long-form content for social media (tweets, blogs, etc.) in close coordination with operations and digital teams.
-Collaborate with Marketing Directors and other team members to shape early reader title strategy and to execute larger initiatives.
-Maintain budgets for assigned titles and projects.
-Explore and manage appropriate partnership opportunities with outside organizations.
-Occasional opportunities to represent HarperCollins at consumer and trade festivals.
Qualifications:
-3-4 years of experience in trade book marketing and/or kids' product marketing; children's book experience preferred (with some early reader experience a plus)
-Excellent writing skills, including ability to write in a voice appealing to parents, grandparents, and caregivers
-Experience working on compelling, of-the-moment campaigns to reach a consumer audience
-Excellent project management, communication, budget management, organizational, prioritization and presentation skills a must
-Comfortable presenting in front of large groups
-Appreciation and knowledge of current trends in popular culture extremely helpful
-Proficient in Microsoft Office; social media knowledge and skills, including any content creation experience
-Ability to work cross-functionally across the division and within the company
-Talent at balancing priorities under pressure, while maintaining a sense of humor
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That's why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary range for this position is $58,500-$65,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer Show more details...
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posted_at: 23 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Cookbook and lifestyle publisher, Page Street Publishing Co., distributed by Macmillan, is looking for a bright, detail oriented, entry-level assistant production editor. This person will help with proofing and reviewing designed manuscripts, checking printer proofs, and checking changes.
The right candidate should be detail oriented and have strong proofreading skills. Interest in cooking... and/or other lifestyle topics would be a plus but not
Cookbook and lifestyle publisher, Page Street Publishing Co., distributed by Macmillan, is looking for a bright, detail oriented, entry-level assistant production editor. This person will help with proofing and reviewing designed manuscripts, checking printer proofs, and checking changes.
The right candidate should be detail oriented and have strong proofreading skills. Interest in cooking... and/or other lifestyle topics would be a plus but not essential, as well as work in a bookstore, library or other ventures involving books should be noted, but will not be considered a competitive advantage to be fair to candidates who have not had the access or financial privilege to take on this form of work. We strongly encourage BIPOC and other self-identifying members of groups underrepresented in publishing to apply. Please address these particular qualities in your cover letter.
The salary is $33,000 annually, with yearly reviews. Employees will work a four day work week Monday-Thursday. Benefits include 80% of healthcare policy coverage and a healthy personal time off policy. Candidates may be remote, though ideally in the Eastern time zone.
Page Street Publishing Co., located in Salem, Massachusetts, publishes over 140 titles a year spanning the range of lifestyle subjects, including cooking, health, parenting, craft, gardening, fitness and beauty, young adult and children's books. It seeks out authors with exceptional talent--people not famous who should be--and presents their techniques and expertise in high-quality, full-color paperback originals, packed with step-by-step photos and illustrations. Page Street is distributed by Macmillan, one of the leading publishers in the world.
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@pagestreetpublishing.com and include Assistant Production Editor in the subject line Show more details...
The right candidate should be detail oriented and have strong proofreading skills. Interest in cooking... and/or other lifestyle topics would be a plus but not essential, as well as work in a bookstore, library or other ventures involving books should be noted, but will not be considered a competitive advantage to be fair to candidates who have not had the access or financial privilege to take on this form of work. We strongly encourage BIPOC and other self-identifying members of groups underrepresented in publishing to apply. Please address these particular qualities in your cover letter.
The salary is $33,000 annually, with yearly reviews. Employees will work a four day work week Monday-Thursday. Benefits include 80% of healthcare policy coverage and a healthy personal time off policy. Candidates may be remote, though ideally in the Eastern time zone.
Page Street Publishing Co., located in Salem, Massachusetts, publishes over 140 titles a year spanning the range of lifestyle subjects, including cooking, health, parenting, craft, gardening, fitness and beauty, young adult and children's books. It seeks out authors with exceptional talent--people not famous who should be--and presents their techniques and expertise in high-quality, full-color paperback originals, packed with step-by-step photos and illustrations. Page Street is distributed by Macmillan, one of the leading publishers in the world.
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@pagestreetpublishing.com and include Assistant Production Editor in the subject line Show more details...
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posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 65K a year
Simon & Schuster is seeking an Editor to acquire and edit nonfiction for the Threshold Editions imprint. This role will focus on political nonfiction in the conservative space.
The ideal candidate will be a meticulous editor, a terrific communicator with a sharp eye, someone who will consistently pursue and attract new authors, and has strong agent relationships. The role will be fully involved... in the publishing process through production and
Simon & Schuster is seeking an Editor to acquire and edit nonfiction for the Threshold Editions imprint. This role will focus on political nonfiction in the conservative space.
The ideal candidate will be a meticulous editor, a terrific communicator with a sharp eye, someone who will consistently pursue and attract new authors, and has strong agent relationships. The role will be fully involved... in the publishing process through production and the editor will work to make the title succeed after publication. The ideal candidate will have a deep awareness of and curiosity about current events, politics, and political trends in the marketplace.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Solicit, acquire, and edit books for publication.
• Work with the art, publicity and marketing teams to package and position books.
• Act as the in-house liaison between editorial and the production, design, art, and managing editorial departments, as well as the sales, marketing and publicity teams.
• Work closely with the Deputy Publisher and Executive Editor to build a well-rounded list.
• Communicate with authors and agents in all phases of the publishing process, from acquisition to publish date.
• Prepare profit and loss statements, research comp titles, and provide justification memos for potential acquisitions
• Draft jacket copy, tip sheets, and launch materials
• Handle all aspects of manuscript transmission to Production
• Effectively represent own list as well as other books on the Threshold list to media, booksellers, and other out-of-house contacts beyond authors and agents.
Please apply if you meet the following requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of publishing experience in editorial acquisitions for a general trade publisher
Strong editing capabilities
Established contacts in the agent community
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to negotiate with authors and agents
Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task effectively
Excellent attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, etc Show more details...
The ideal candidate will be a meticulous editor, a terrific communicator with a sharp eye, someone who will consistently pursue and attract new authors, and has strong agent relationships. The role will be fully involved... in the publishing process through production and the editor will work to make the title succeed after publication. The ideal candidate will have a deep awareness of and curiosity about current events, politics, and political trends in the marketplace.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Solicit, acquire, and edit books for publication.
• Work with the art, publicity and marketing teams to package and position books.
• Act as the in-house liaison between editorial and the production, design, art, and managing editorial departments, as well as the sales, marketing and publicity teams.
• Work closely with the Deputy Publisher and Executive Editor to build a well-rounded list.
• Communicate with authors and agents in all phases of the publishing process, from acquisition to publish date.
• Prepare profit and loss statements, research comp titles, and provide justification memos for potential acquisitions
• Draft jacket copy, tip sheets, and launch materials
• Handle all aspects of manuscript transmission to Production
• Effectively represent own list as well as other books on the Threshold list to media, booksellers, and other out-of-house contacts beyond authors and agents.
Please apply if you meet the following requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of publishing experience in editorial acquisitions for a general trade publisher
Strong editing capabilities
Established contacts in the agent community
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to negotiate with authors and agents
Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task effectively
Excellent attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, etc Show more details...
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