Assistant Editor Job at Professional Sports Publications in New York

Professional Sports Publications is seeking an Assistant Editor to join an editorial department that produces licensed sports publications and industry-focused marketing periodicals. This will be a full-time, in-person position based out of our Manhattan office.

Responsibilities include:

Editing copy, fact-checking, organizing and proofing layouts

Organizing various text and photo assets

Communicating and coordinating with clients

Photo research and procurement

Proofing advertisements

Researching and occasional writing of sports statistics/stories

Working knowledge of desktop publishing suite: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat

Strong background in research

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

AP Style and general sports knowledge preferred

Familiarity with book production and prepress process

The salary is $45K/annually + benefits

Professional Sports Publications is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Professional Sports Publications will consider college graduates who possess a degree in any concentration or major. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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