Assistant Editor, Orbit

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