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Editorial Assistant
HarperCollins
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for and Editorial Assistant to join the HarperOne San Francisco team! The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support on a variety of titles including personal development, spirituality, business, and healthy living.
Responsibilities
• Maintains communication with authors and agents.
• Reads, edits, and evaluates manuscripts.
• Writes jacket copy, flap copy, sales notes, fact sheets and assists others in department as needed.
• Assists in acquisition process by performing research on sales numbers and competitive titles.
• Assists with editing manuscripts.
• Transmits manuscripts and manages the publication process by liaising with other departments.
• Performs administrative and editorial duties and assist in coordinating the publication process from manuscript to book.
• Writes correspondence, memos, and completes internal forms; masters intranet programs.
Qualifications
• 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
• Prior internship experience in publishing
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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.