Editorial Assistant, Artisan and Black Dog & Leventhal
Hachette Book GroupNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 17, 2026
50000 - 50000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Description
Artisan and Black Dog & Leventhal are seeking an Editorial Assistant who is passionate and knowledgeable about illustrated book publishing. This is an entry level role, supporting senior editorial staff from both imprints. The role will be based in our New York Office on a hybrid model.
Requirements
- Assist in manuscript preparation, art log creation and management, and other book-related tasks for projects acquired and assigned by the senior editorial staff
- Perform administrative duties, including mailings, processing book orders, scheduling, submitting invoices, tracking payment requests, filing expense reports and reimbursements, and maintaining book archives.
- Enter title data into proprietary database systems and actively maintain data throughout publishing process.
- Draft fact sheets that will be used to explain books to the sales and marketing departments.
- Work closely with department members to create sales presentations in Powerpoint for recurring meetings and solicit various assets used for seasonal sell-in.
- Interact professionally and efficiently with authors and their literary agents, as well as internal departments, including design, publicity, marketing, production, and sales.
- Attend, prepare materials, and take/distribute minutes for editorial meetings, and marketing and sales meetings as required.
- Attend and participate in editorial and production meetings, evaluating marketplace trends, and researching and developing book ideas.
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