Assistant Editor - W Publishing_

**Overview**W Publishing is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and highly values diverse backgrounds and insights that fuel our innovation.W Publishing Group is a nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson. We are obsessed with creating transformative books for God's kingdom. And we are committed to providing authors a nurturing, faith-based publishing home. Some of our recent bestselling titles include The Awe of God, The Great Disappearance, Power Moves, Like a River, Mostly What God Does, and Becoming Free Indeed. We’re proud to amplify a wide range of voices such as Sarah Jakes Roberts, Demi-Leigh Tebow, Ann Voskamp, Dr. David Jeremiah, Katherine Wolf, Louie Giglio, Tony Evans, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Levi Lusko.We are looking for an assistant editor who is a team player with a heart for service and a passion for compelling Christian writing.The ideal candidate will not only be an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong project management skills, but will also be an avid book reader with some knowledge of the Christian book market.**This is a hybrid position based out of our Nashville office.****Responsibilities**Editorial and Author Relations+ Attend and contribute to production and other related meetings+ Provide necessary support to the editorial team on front list manuscripts through production all the way to delivery of final files to the printer+ Assist with the catalog copy process and back-ad process, including reviewing, proofing, editing, and routing+ Create contract/addendum/Work-for-Hire requests+ Works with acquisitions editors and authors on manuscript deadlines, copy due dates, and other project needs+ Update reprint corrections as needed+ Work with authors and agents to secure permissions, releases, and endorsements, as needed, and obtains approval for text design, copyediting, cover design, and cover copyProject Management+ Support editors with RSuite tasks+ Review project list throughout the year, research potential projects, and schedule repacks and updated editions+ Assist acquisitions editors and marketers in creating high-profile publishing offers+ Create documents in preparation for weekly editorial meetings+ Manage monthly editorial expenses and manage freelancer communications+ Revise and update templates and forms as needed+ Support W Publishing Team in preparation for and presenting at Sales Conference+ Field questions and handle inquiries when Editors are unavailable+ Under the direction of the Managing Editor oversee editorial timeline and payment logisiticsAdministrative+ Assist in author and editorial meetings, including creating agendas, handling logistics, and taking notes+ Find new ways to streamline paper and information flow+ Assist Acquisitions Editors with mail and scheduling as needed+ Assist Associate Publisher with administrative tasks as needed+ Develops excellent working relationships with colleagues, including acquisitions editors, marketing and publicity staff, salespeople, production staff, designers, typesetters, and freelancers+ Respond to manuscript requests from marketing, publicity, and salesResearch+ Manage the SEO keyword and BISAC process+ Research competing/comparable titles+ Research prospective authors+ Create sales reports for analysis**Qualifications****Knowledge/Work Experience:** 1-3 years’ experience in publishing**Education:** Bachelor's degree in English or similar field**Industry Knowledge:** Cursory understanding of the world of Christian nonfiction publishing. Familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style and the Christian Writer's Manual of Style preferred**Skills:**+ Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of the English language and a keen eye at catching errors+ Ability to anticipate needs, plan ahead, and effectively encourage planning ahead+ Proven organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and manage a wide variety of tasks and resources across multiple projects and meet deadlines+ Ability to professionally and cordially interact with authors and agents+ Ability to distill numerous pieces of information and communicate key points to others+ Excellent interpersonal skills, with timely communication, especially expressing difficult/sensitive information tactfully; ability to identify team conflict and communication problems+ Ability to quickly learn and use electronic databases and new software applications; maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies**Personal Characteristics:**+ Ability to multi-task and prioritize+ Detail oriented+ Able to work on both long-term and short-term projects+ Team player+ Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem solve+ Ability to relate to and empathize with others+ Flexible and ready to respond to new opportunitiesHarperCollins Christian Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer**Job Locations** _US-TN-Nashville_**Category** _Editorial_