Managing Editorial Assistant

I'm looking for a managing editorial assistant with strong copy editing and proofreading skills to assist me at Holiday House and Peachtree children's books. This is very much an entry-level position, so if you are--or know of--a recent college graduate who worked on their campus paper or literary journal, please apply through the link below.

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Holiday House, one of the world’s leading publishers of books and content for young readers, is seeking a Managing Editorial Assistant to join our growing Managing Editorial team as department assistant. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the assistant will help the Managing Editor with some clerical duties and assist Production Editors with reviewing various stages for spelling and grammatical errors and assisting with other projects as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:   

• Assisting the Managing Editor with seasonal data cleanup, data entry, and various projects as needed
• Assisting Production Editors on various titles as needed
• Copy editing cover copy and short manuscripts
• Reviewing artwork with the editors for consistency and sense
• Proofreading covers and picture books
• Checking corrections to later passes of covers and interiors 
• Copy editing marketing materials such as ads and teachers’ guides
• Handling reprint corrections

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 1-2 years of copy editing and proofreading preferred
• Strong spelling and grammar skills are required. Experience copy editing and proofreading preferred (college newspaper, web copy, etc.), including familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
• Strong computer skills required, including Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as experience with data entry and maintenance
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to multitask and handle shifting priorities
• Spanish language skills are helpful but not required

This is a full-time position based in New York, NY or Atlanta, GA., with the option for hybrid work. The annual salary for this role is $42,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more! If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a resume and cover letter to [click apply] with the subject line: Managing Editorial Assistant.

All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work.  As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.  

To Apply: submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to us-careers@walkerbooksgroup.com, referencing "Managing Editorial Assistant” 

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