American Library Association
Editorial Assistant, Booklist
American Library Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Description
Booklist
is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy and to help library patrons and students decide what to read, view, or listen to through a growing range of media. It comprises two print magazines, an extensive website and database, e-newsletters, webinars, podcasts, and other resources that support librarians in collection development and readers' advisory.
Booklist
is seeking a full-time Editorial Assistant to join its Adult/Audio team.
Responsibilities include:
Accurately and quickly checking books into the
Booklist
database .
Monitoring and sorting a daily influx of digital book submissions, sending review copies to freelancer reviewers, and generally maintaining the smooth operations and workflow for
Booklist's
Editorial team.
Communicates frequently with freelancers about review deadlines and other topics, as well as with publishers about the status of their titles.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of a variety of operations, including publisher and freelancer contact information, starred book reviews, and mailing schedules.
This is a regular full-time position based in our Chicago office.
ALA staff are currently working on a hybrid schedule. Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees, we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our workplace sites.
ALA currently requires that employees be fully vaccinated as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Proof of vaccination will be required on or before start date.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
Starting salary
range negotiable from 40k based on relevant experience. ALA has an excellent benefit package that includes flexible work schedules, medical, dental, generous paid vacation and a retirement annuity and a 35-hour work week. You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
FOR CONSIDERATION:
Apply online including a cover letter, resume and three writing samples.
Or
Send resume, cover letter and writing samples to:
American Library Association
Human Resources Department
Ref: editassistBooklist
Email:
The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer:
Disability/Veteran.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is preferred, ideally in English or the humanities
Minimum 1 to 2 years related experience (may include internships and/or volunteer service)
Exceptional communication skills - verbal and written
Strong attention to details
Adhere to multiple deadlines and can multitask in a fast-paced work environment
Basic knowledge of book publishing and libraries a plus
Familiarity with Google drive, Dropbox, and Excel strongly preferred.
Must be flexible and able to handle competing, sometimes conflicting priorities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Booklist
is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy and to help library patrons and students decide what to read, view, or listen to through a growing range of media. It comprises two print magazines, an extensive website and database, e-newsletters, webinars, podcasts, and other resources that support librarians in collection development and readers' advisory.
Booklist
is seeking a full-time Editorial Assistant to join its Adult/Audio team.
Responsibilities include:
Accurately and quickly checking books into the
Booklist
database .
Monitoring and sorting a daily influx of digital book submissions, sending review copies to freelancer reviewers, and generally maintaining the smooth operations and workflow for
Booklist's
Editorial team.
Communicates frequently with freelancers about review deadlines and other topics, as well as with publishers about the status of their titles.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of a variety of operations, including publisher and freelancer contact information, starred book reviews, and mailing schedules.
This is a regular full-time position based in our Chicago office.
ALA staff are currently working on a hybrid schedule. Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees, we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our workplace sites.
ALA currently requires that employees be fully vaccinated as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Proof of vaccination will be required on or before start date.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
Starting salary
range negotiable from 40k based on relevant experience. ALA has an excellent benefit package that includes flexible work schedules, medical, dental, generous paid vacation and a retirement annuity and a 35-hour work week. You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
FOR CONSIDERATION:
Apply online including a cover letter, resume and three writing samples.
Or
Send resume, cover letter and writing samples to:
American Library Association
Human Resources Department
Ref: editassistBooklist
Email:
The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer:
Disability/Veteran.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is preferred, ideally in English or the humanities
Minimum 1 to 2 years related experience (may include internships and/or volunteer service)
Exceptional communication skills - verbal and written
Strong attention to details
Adhere to multiple deadlines and can multitask in a fast-paced work environment
Basic knowledge of book publishing and libraries a plus
Familiarity with Google drive, Dropbox, and Excel strongly preferred.
Must be flexible and able to handle competing, sometimes conflicting priorities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)