Editorial Assistant, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston, MA

Posted June 4, 2015

Assists two executive editors in the Adult Editorial group, who acquire nonfiction and some fiction. Provides general editorial, administrative, and clerical support; acts as a liaison with authors and agents; coordinates between editorial, production, marketing, sales, and publicity; screens book proposals and other mail; manages organizing materials to transmit manuscripts to production, including photographs when applicable; helps draft copy and provides sales and market research; represents editors when necessary.

Job Requirements

• BA or BS in related field. Highly organized and detail oriented, strong time management skills, experience with Microsfoft Office and strong communication skills. Physical Requirements:
• Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing).
• The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must be able to collaborate with colleagues via face to face, conference calls, and online meetings.

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