Editorial Assistant, Gallery Books

About Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster is recognized as one of America's top mid-size employers and leads in general interest publishing worldwide. Offering a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles in print, digital, and audio formats, it features distinguished authors and award-winning works. Its diverse imprints include Gallery Books, Scribner, Atria Books, and more, serving readers in over 200 countries.

Position Overview

Gallery Books is seeking a dynamic and passionate Editorial Assistant to provide support to both an Executive Editor and a Senior Editor. The Executive Editor focuses on nonfiction—such as humor, memoirs, and pop culture—and character-driven suspense and upmarket commercial fiction. The Senior Editor handles nonfiction including humor, cookbooks, celebrity memoirs, essay collections, pop culture, and commercial fiction like romantic comedies, women's fiction, and book club selections.

The ideal candidate is an avid reader with a profound interest in pop culture and celebrity nonfiction, alongside commercial fiction genres.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating manuscripts for potential acquisition.
• Performing administrative tasks including organizing and scheduling meetings using MS Outlook.
• Maintaining regular correspondence with authors and literary agents through phone and email.
• Tracking expenses related to editorial projects.
• Managing all stages of the production process.
• Conducting project-related research and fact-checking.

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of the publishing production process.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs.
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple deadlines that may often conflict.
• Maintaining composure and efficiency when under pressure.

Additional Information

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company provides equal employment opportunities regardless of many protected categories including race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k), life and disability insurance, tuition support, paid time off, and access to a company-wide ownership program.

The compensation for this position varies by location and candidate qualifications. Employment will be with Simon & Schuster, LLC, and subject to applicable company policies.