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Editorial Assistant

Brookes Publishing Co.

Brookes Publishing, a scholarly publishing company in Towson, is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join our onsite team. Brookes publishes educational resources, assessments, and curricula for professionals in early childhood, special education, and speech-language pathology. Our unwavering commitment to helping all children reach their potential by providing highly effective products and services to the people who serve them has made us a respected leader in the industry. What we believe at Brookes Publishing is simple: “All people deserve to reach their potential.” Each day, we work hard to help unlock that potential. We strive to be recognized as the leading and most trusted publisher in the fields we help advance, partnering with top experts to deliver relevant, high-quality, research-backed content in optimal form and price for our customers. We show our commitment and connection to the areas in which we publish through our active involvement in the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will be a resourceful self-starter who enjoys intellectual challenge. Reporting to an Acquisitions Editor, the Editorial Assistant will be responsible for facilitating the successful acquisition, tracking, and preparation of projects for publication. The successful candidate will:

Assist and support Acquisitions Editors and Editorial Director with author and project management
Draft correspondence, agreements, contracts, and other documentation for varied business associates
Coordinate the external review of product proposals and product content
Enter and maintain project status information in project tracking system; drafting various project reports and documents
Prepare for and attend interdepartmental process meetings
Support editors in preparing for conference travel, author meetings, and other acquisitions opportunities
Field author and prospective author inquiries
Conduct continual market and competition research; analyze trends in assigned list areas
Represent company at local, statewide, and national conferences as assigned

This position requires:

Bachelor’s degree
At least 1-3 years relevant experience and/or mix of experience and education
Intermediate proficiency in computer operation and Microsoft Suite programs
Excellent communication, editing, and writing skills
Excellent organizational, time-management, and research skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong process-building and multi-tasking abilities
Professional demeanor and cooperative approach to work in an office environment

Editorial Assistant (History & Religion)

Oxford University Press

We are the world’s largest university press. We have both a worldwide reach and a personal understanding of local needs, partnering on the ground to adapt publications and resources to meet the individual needs of communities, societies, and countries. We partner with researches, educators, and technology partners to stay ahead of the changing ways people around the world are accessing and sharing knowledge. With a presence in more than 50 countries and millions of customers around the world, an idea launched at OUP can have a global impact.

Assist Editorial Team Leader and acquisitions editors in maintaining and developing publishing programs in History and Religious Studies. Serve as liaison to authors, prospective authors, and in-house departments throughout the book publishing process.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist in evaluating proposals and manuscripts under consideration; contact and coordinate outside reviewers of material
Assist in preparing proposals for Editorial Board; prepare contracts for approved proposals; process signed contracts.
Prepare accepted manuscripts for transmittal and launch; prepare New Book Announcements, write flap copy, locate jacket art; act as liaison with author and production department to keep books on schedule.
Perform general office duties; screen and process incoming mail and phone calls; handle correspondence; maintain files and submissions; process rejection letters, check requests, and other routine forms.
Serve as liaison with authors, advisers, and general academic community.
Coordinate with other departments—production, marketing, publicity, and customer service as required.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel required.
Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, and written language skills.
Must work quickly and accurately in a fast-moving and demanding environment on a wide variety of projects.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, and work within competing and tight deadlines are essential.
Publishing experience is helpful.

Editorial Assistant, Parents

Meredith Corporation

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Editorial Assistant handles a range of editing and assisting duties across the brand (Parents and Parents Latina) and within the Lifestyle department (which covers home décor, food, crafts, pets, and shopping/products pages, among other topics). In terms of specifics, this assistant will:

Handle general administrative work, including scanning files; handling mail, packages, and messenger requests; filling in for other assistants as needed; helping plan staff meetings and events, and otherwise assisting senior editors across the brand as requested
Have a genuine interest in food, home décor, and other lifestyle topics and be able to assist in covering the food and lifestyle markets
Write, report, and/or edit short pieces and sidebars, giving copy and display an original spin
Do background research and help generate ideas for larger stories; assist on various Parents Baby stories; contribute to Parents Latina; pitch ideas and products for product pages
Do market research for various departments and call in products or images as needed
Handle desksides and attend events as directed by senior editors
Coordinate and compile assets for digital and Apple News+ editions
Fact-check product stories or other pieces as needed, with guidance from research department
Create surveys and help decipher results
Have a collaborative attitude and be able to work well with a variety of editors and departments, and pitch in on a variety of projects

II. Essential Job Functions

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

65%

Assist with administrative and departmental work.

35%

Contribute to magazines: compile, pitch, research and write.

100%

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

Job or internship at magazine or website preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in print media and/or digital media.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to interact responsibly and kindly with readers and experts.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with InCopy helpful.

Editorial Assistant, Bon Appétit

Conde Naste

Bon Appétit is a highly opinionated food brand dedicated to inspiring home cooks and restaurant obsessives. With a strong, charismatic editorial voice and bold, crave-inducing imagery, BA makes cooking, eating, and talking about food as fun and delicious as it should be. At the core of the brand is the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen, where a team of beloved editors develop and rigorously test recipes that readers and fans couldn’t cook without. BA produces a monthly print magazine, three websites (Bon Appétit, Healthyish, and Basically), near-daily videos, a weekly podcast, and frequent events.

Bon Appétit is looking for an editorial assistant who excels at multi-tasking and working with senior-level editors. This is a great position for someone that has strong editorial sensibilities, a solid understanding of digital workflow, and has a deep understanding of the BA brand.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support senior digital editors in many ways: build articles, call in product, conduct interviews, write short pieces, etc.
Generate, pitch, and write a constant flow of story ideas for the website and magazine
Work closely with the Art and Photo teams to make sure every story has great visual accompaniments
Grow and maintain a constantly updating rolodex of food & beverage world contacts
Attend and report upon food industry events and conferences
Coordinate with visiting chefs, winemakers, and other food business owners

Requirements:

Strong editorial and writing skills—knows how to write sharp and concise copy
A neverending list of ideas
Desire to spend 15 minutes having a very intense conversation about chicken stock, or ice water, or types of miso