Orbit Books is seeking an Assistant Editor who is passionate and knowledgeable about genre publishing to support two Editors on the team.
Requirements
- Read and report on manuscripts, proposals and books submitted for publication
- Transmit and manage manuscripts through the production processes for all titles
- Prepare materials such as profit and loss statements, contract requests, title fact sheets, jacket copy, sales materials and presentations for seasonal launch meetings, etc.
- Edit select manuscripts alongside Editors
- Correspond directly with authors, agents, and staff in other departments
- Handle various administrative duties as needed
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic and supplemental life
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Critical illness
- Hospital indemnity
- Long-term care
- Health and dependent care FSA
- Commuter benefit plan
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Travel assistance
- 401(k)
- Discretionary bonus program
- PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
- Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services