Simon and Schuster Books is hiring: Assistant/Associate Editor in New York

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well‑known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com. Simon & Schuster is seeking a highly organized and proactive Assistant/Associate Editor to support both a Publisher‑at‑Large/Editor and an Executive Editor within Scribner Books whose lists include some of today’s most acclaimed and bestselling authors. Overview The Assistant/Associate will play a key role in managing the Stephen King frontlist and extensive backlist, ensuring seamless coordination across departments for ongoing publications, reprints, and promotional initiatives. The role also involves supporting an impressive roster of literary and nonfiction authors including Jennifer Egan, Anthony Doerr, Colm Tóibín, Rachel Kushner, Andrew Solomon, Patricia Cornwell, Abigail Dean and Siddhartha Mukherjee , among others. The Associate Editor will act as a key liaison between editor, authors, and internal teams, including production, publicity, marketing and sales – and will help shepherd projects with care, precision, and an editorial sensibility. Responsibilities Providing editorial and administrative support across all stages of the publishing process including drafting, updating, and maintaining tip sheets and related editorial materials Managing schedules, materials, and approvals for frontlist and backlist titles Preparing and reviewing contracts and internal documentation Coordinating cross‑departmental workflows to support publication, reprints, and promotions Serving as a thoughtful, detail‑oriented point of contact for authors and agents Qualifications Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in book publishing, preferably in an editorial role or in close editorial support Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities with poise, discretion, and a sense of urgency. A deep commitment to supporting authors and a passion for great storytelling. This is a hybrid role (at least 3 days in office/week), based out of NYC. Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry‑first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success. Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Assistant/Associate will play a key role in managing the Stephen King frontlist and extensive backlist . The role involves supporting an impressive roster of literary and nonfiction authors including Jennifer Egan, Anthony Doerr, Colm Tóibín, Rachel Kushner, Andrew Solomon, Patricia Cornwell, Abigail Dean and Siddhartha Mukherjee . The Associate Editor will act as a key liaison between editor, authors, and internal teams . En Español: Simon & Schuster fue nombrada por la revista Forbes en su lista de los Mejores Empleadores Medianos de América del 2022. Simon & Shuster es un líder mundial en publicaciones de interés general, dedicado a proporcionar lo mejor en ficción y no-ficción para lectores de todas las edades, y en todos los formatos impresos, digitales y de audio. Su distinguida lista de autores incluye muchos de los escritores más populares y ampliamente reconocidos del mundo, y ganadores de los honores y premios literarios más prestigiosos. Es el hogar de numerosas imprentas y divisiones bien conocidas como Simon & Schuester, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Audio Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schauster Children's Publishing y compañías de audiovisuales internacionales en Australia, Canadá, India y Reino Unido, y lleva continuamente a sus autores a través de una extensa lista de obras de Stephen King que reúne y extiende a otros países. El papel también implica apoyar a una impresionante lista de autores literarios y no-ficción incluyendo Jennifer Egan, Anthony Doerr, Colm Tóibín, Rachel Kushner, Andrew Solomon, Patricia Cornwell, Abigail Dean y Siddhartha Mukherjee , entre otros. El editor asociado actuará como un enlace clave entre los editores, autores y equipos internos, incluida la producción, publicidad, marketing y ventas y ayudará a guiar proyectos con cuidado, precisión y sensibilidad editorial. Responsabilidades Proporcionar soporte editorial y administrativo en todas las etapas del proceso de publicación incluyendo redacción, actualización y mantenimiento de hojas de sugerencias y materiales editoriales relacionados Administrando horarios, materiales y aprobaciones para títulos de listas anteriores y backlist Preparar y revisar contratos y documentación interna Coordinar flujos de trabajo transversales para apoyar publicaciones, reprensas y promociones Sirve como una función reflexiva e inclusión orientada al detalle punto de contacto para escritores y calificaciones Un mínimo de 2~3 años de experiencia en la edición, preferiblemente en una gestión editorial o organizadores que presten especial atención al detallado en el tiempo exacto, así como a la comunicación escrita. Desde los beneficios/programas para empleados y las iniciativas de divulgación del impacto social, creemos que la oportunidad, el acceso, los recursos y las recompensas deben estar disponibles y beneficiar a todos. Simon & Schuster US se enorgullece de ser un lugar de trabajo de igualdad de oportunidades y es un empleador de acción afirmativa. Estamos comprometidos con la igualdad en oportunidades de empleo independientemente de raza, color, etnia, ascendencia, religión, credo, sexo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, edad, estado de ciudadanía, estatus matrimonial, discapacidad, identidad de género, expresión de genero y estatus de veterano. El rango salarial de contratación para este puesto se aplica a Nueva York City, el estado de Colorado, Washington y la mayoría de otras geografías. Comenzar a pagar al solicitante depende de una variedad de prestaciones relacionadas con el trabajo, incluyendo pero no limitado a la ubicación geográfica, mercados, 401k, etc. Las ventajas disponibles para esta posición educativa incluyen políticas de seguro de vida, seguridad dental, protección de derechos personales (incluyendo nuestro plan de privacidad, PTOJS), programa No.