Job Detective: HarperCollins Associate Editor

As the east coast digs out from a snowstorm, publishers posted six new jobs. Like a hardboiled gumshoe, GalleyCat has been investigating publishing work on the mediabistro.com job boards. For your resume-making pleasure, here are the new postings.

First up, Marshall Cavendish Corporation–Benchmark Books seeks an editor. Here’s more about the position: “Seeking a full-time editor to oversee K-12 series books through all stages of development, from contract through outline and manuscript to layout.”

Next, ALM is looking for a Research Sales Account Executive and an unnamed media company is seeking Writer/Researcher. Dover Publications is seraching for a Trade Marketing Associate Manager and Facts On File has a position in Online Sales.

Finally, HarperCollins Publishers needs an Associate Editor. Here’s more about the job: “Under moderate supervision: Develops, edits, and assists on many high profile titles per year. Writes editorial materials, including letters to authors and artists, acquisitions memos, flap copy, title sheets, and catalogue copy. Reviews proofs with design and production; develops ideas for book covers and jackets.”

Visit GalleyCat’s publishing jobs page for more listings. If you have any job leads, email GalleyCat to get them posted.

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