Role overview

The Editorial Assistant provides essential editorial support to the Associate Publisher at Center Street, a leading publisher of conservative nonfiction. Founded to serve an underserved Middle America audience, Center Street has a history of publishing impactful New York Times bestselling books that elevate conversation through sharp arguments, impactful journalism, and inspiring stories.

Responsibilities

Supports the Center Street Associate Publisher on new book acquisitions and current book projects.
Project manages titles through production, working closely with authors, literary agents, managing editors, production teams, and internal departments including marketing, sales, art, audio, royalties, and rights to ensure projects stay on track.
Reads and evaluates proposals submitted for acquisition consideration.
Prepares pre-acquisition materials, including profit-and-loss statements and memos.
Creates and manages title data in the internal content management system, including for deal memos, contracts, and fact sheets.
Attends, participates in, and organizes regular editorial, marketing, sales-related, and other meetings.
Writes descriptive copy for books and fact sheets.
Serves as the primary point of contact for certain division-related duties, which may include managing incoming requests relating to reversions, inventory, metadata, or other areas.
Performs administrative duties, including responding to messages on behalf of the Associate Publisher, organizing meetings and distributing materials for the larger division, managing mail, and making photocopies.
The goal is to independently edit a select manuscript within the first 9-12 months.

Qualifications

Demonstrated passion for publishing conservative nonfiction. Interest in books on faith, business leadership, inspiration, and military topics is a plus.
Committed to free expression and publishing books for all audiences.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Minimum of 1 year of publishing experience preferred (internships are acceptable) or other relevant editorial work experience, including journalism.
Astute reader and evaluator of potential projects for publication.
Excellent writing and editorial skills.
Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, databases, and the ability to work in an internal content management system.
Polished communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
Collegial and responsive, especially with colleagues, authors, and agents working in other locations across the country.
Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work products and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through.

Application Information

Please provide your resume and cover letter to be considered.
We are looking for candidates in the New York, Nashville, and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $52,500 (NYC location), $48,300 (Washington, D.C. location), or $41,500 (Nashville location).
There may be times when overtime is required or requested due to the nature of the role, exceptional workload issues, or special projects.
Benefits offered by the company include: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, long-term care insurance, health and dependent care FSAs, 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), and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification, hours worked, and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Editorial Assistant, Center Street

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