Editorial Assistant Rotational Program Job at Book of the Month, New York, NY

MVZjMUIvU2JVMmtFdUVQWWVBK3BueHdU
  • Book of the Month
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Summary:
The Editorial Rotational Program mission is to accelerate the professional growth and development of Early Career Editorial professionals through exposure to a multitude of assignments, apprenticeship style learning, and accelerated responsibility. We are looking for driven, tenacious, and pragmatic team members who have the desire and potential to rise over time into a significant contributor within the Editorial team and our broader direct-to-consumer lifestyle business. 

As a full time Editorial Assistant, this program will offer employees the opportunity to explore areas such as: Analytics & Reporting, Industry Relations, Operations, Licensing & Contracts, Cross-Functional Business Initiatives, and Book Selections. After approximately 2 years, team members will be placed in a more specialized role based on performance, strengths, and interests demonstrated over the previous years. 


Success in this program will be achieved by approaching work with the following characteristics: 

  • Making High Quality Work: Learning how to organize, prioritize, and check work for efficiency, accuracy, and proper formatting
  • Getting Things Done: Exhibits sense of urgency & follow through in assigned tasks; proactively communicates status updates of tasks
  • Possessing Good Judgment : Demonstrates upward trajectory in thinking through steps of work thoroughly and logically.
  • Being A Good Learner : Receives feedback well and incorporates it to improve


What You’ll Do… 

  • Administrative :  Perform administrative tasks such as building and maintaining various trackers and reports, and preparing/proofreading a variety of documents, including agendas, memos, contact directories, presentations, and documents for special projects 
  • Analytics & Reporting :  Organize and analyze data to find trends; input findings into spreadsheets and charts for stakeholder review
  • Industry Relations :  Assist with maintaining & expanding contact databases, developing presentations for publishers, and communicating efficiently and professionally with industry partners 
  • Turnover Operations :  Coordinate and input Editorial content into internal company systems as part of the monthly book turnover process
  • Licensing & Contracts :  Draft and execute licensing agreements, manage trackers, and update in a timely and accurate manner 
  • Cross-Functional Initiatives :  Support the coordination and execution of cross-functional business initiatives, including but not limited to: audio production & acquisition, sourcing foreign titles, literary magazine, etc.
  • Book Selections :  Read and evaluate manuscripts, providing feedback on their potential for BOTM


What You Should Have…

  • Strong work ethic; ability to learn quickly, take on new challenges, and apply feedback 
  • A desire to learn quickly and grow over time 
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong prioritization skills that allow you to keep projects on track 
  • Ability to do math and conduct data analysis
  • Strong writing and proofreading skills, as well as excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface comfortably with people at all levels
  • Great judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care
  • Fast and avid reader with a deep knowledge of contemporary commercial fiction


 

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Job Tags

Full time, Apprenticeship, Rotational program,

Similar Jobs

Societe Elizabeth Fry Du Quebec

Intervenante sociale Job at Societe Elizabeth Fry Du Quebec

 ...mission de venir en aide aux femmes qui ont des dmls avec la justice, qui en ont dj eu ou qui risquent den avoir. Elle veille au respect...  ..., ainsi que pour les aider laborer un plan de rintgration sociale vis--vis le logement court, moyen et long terme ; ... 

Harrah's Northern California

Casino Cage Cashier Job at Harrah's Northern California

Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Cage Supervisor and/or Dual Rate Cashier Supervisor, the Casino Cage Cashier is responsible for all cash service needs of our casino guests while maintaining appropriate accountability for inventory. Delivers truly great guest service...

Get It - Executive

Billing Specialist Job at Get It - Executive

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about accuracy in medical billing? We're looking for a Billing Specialist to ensure a smooth and efficient billing process while maintaining compliance with State and Federal reimbursement guidelines. If you thrive in a fast-paced... 

Independent Software

Telecommunications Technician Job at Independent Software

 ...communications infrastructure and enables seamless collaboration across critical systems. This position offers hands-on experience with modern telecom technologies, daily problem-solving opportunities, and a stable work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued... 

Agence SOLUT.E.S.

Travailleur social Job at Agence SOLUT.E.S.

 ...par heure (type de paie supplmentaire : primes). Les salaires varient en fonction de la rgion. Vous tes une ou un Travailleur social la recherche de nouveaux dfis? Vous tes passionns dintervention? Vous dsirez faire une relle diffrence auprs de personnes...