Temporary Editorial Assistant

Candlewick Press, a leading publisher of books for children located in Somerville, MA, seeks a Temporary Editorial Assistant/Assistant Editor to support an Executive Editorial Director and Editor-at-Large. The temp will be responsible for a variety of tasks to include the following: • Facilitate circulating of materials for projects • Correspond with authors, publishing partners, and licensors and send materials on behalf of the team • Attend meetings and take notes • Read and prepare reader’s reports for submissions and active projects • Prepare packages for mailing to authors, agents, and others. • Provide admin support including creating presentations for meetings, copywriting, tracking deadlines, etc. • Fact-check and Americanize texts • Perform other tasks as requested Required skills: Candidates must be extremely organized, attentive to detail, and able to multitask and prioritize. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and possess a strong interest in children’s trade publishing, a motivation to learn, exceptional English language skills (proofreading, spelling, grammar), and strong communication skills. They should be proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other common computer programs. A knowledge of and comfort with the interaction of text and illustration is preferred. Prior experience such as an internship, and an interest in children’s publishing, is a plus. Candidates with proven relevant experience in an Editorial Assistant role are also a plus although not required. All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law. This is a temporary full-time position, planned for 2 months with the possibility of extension, which requires being able to work from our office in Somerville 2 days per week. The hourly wage for this temporary position is $18-20 per hour. Salary will vary based on a number of factors, including skills and experience. To Apply: submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to us-careers@walkerbooksgroup.com, referencing "Temporary Editorial Assistant" Back to Careers