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Assistant Managing Editor

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Seasonal

Detail-oriented and passionate about children's literature, the full-time remote Assistant Managing Editor will provide administrative support to managing editors and production editors, handle reprints, maintain title metadata, and assist with the preparation of materials for production meetings.
Key responsibilities

Assist managing editors with preparation for key seasonal meetings and input data for new acquisitions
Coordinate and distribute sales materials and book assets, ensuring timely updates to production
Act as production editor on select titles and facilitate cataloging-in-publication data applications

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree
1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced publishing environment
Experience proofreading graphic novels preferred
Strong computer skills with a focus on project management and/or spreadsheet software
Basic digital markup experience preferred