Associate Editor, Atria Books / One Signal_

Associate Editor, Atria Books / One Signal1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USAReq #278Tuesday, August 13, 2024Simon & 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.We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Associate Editor to join our editorial team at Atria Books assisting the VP and Publisher at One Signal.**Key Responsibilities:**+ **Manuscript Development:** Assist in the acquisition and evaluation of manuscripts, providing insightful feedback and working with authors to develop their work to its fullest potential.+ **Editorial Process:** Manage the editorial process from manuscript to final book, including structural editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading.+ **Author Relations:** Serve as the primary point of contact for authors, offering guidance and support throughout the publishing process. Collaborate with authors to refine their voice and vision.+ **Market Research:** Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and potential acquisition opportunities. Provide recommendations to the editorial team based on market insights.+ **Project Management:** Oversee the production schedule of assigned titles, ensuring deadlines are met and coordinating with other departments such as design, production, marketing, and sales.+ **Acquisitions Support:** Assist senior editors in identifying and acquiring new projects. Participate in acquisition meetings and author calls, prepare pitch materials, and negotiate contracts.+ **Collaboration:** Work closely with other members of the editorial team, as well as production, publicity and marketing, sharing insights and contributing to the overall success of all the departments.+ **Proofreading:** Review proofs and galleys for accuracy, consistency, and quality.+ **Content Strategy:** Contribute to the development of content strategies that align with the company’s publishing goals and resonate with the target audience.+ **Administrative Duties:** Handle various administrative tasks such as tracking submissions, maintaining editorial calendars, and preparing editorial reports for the One Signal imprint.**Qualifications:**+ Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.+ 2-3 years of experience in book publishing, with a focus on editorial work.+ Experience with both fiction and non-fiction is a plus.+ Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.+ Strong organizational and time-management skills.+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite and editorial software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, InDesign).+ A deep understanding of the book publishing process, market trends, and genre-specific knowledge.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 (imonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.**Other details**+ Job FamilyEditorial+ Job FunctionContent / Editorial / Publishing+ Pay TypeSalary+ Employment IndicatorRegular+ Min Hiring Rate$58,500.00+ Max Hiring Rate$58,500.00Apply Now+ 1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA<