Editorial Assistant

Location: Hoboken, NJ - Hybrid

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About the Role:

The Editorial Assistant role is an exciting opportunity for an analytically-minded, process-focused person with a passion for books to join a leading global trade book publisher. This wide-ranging position will provide editorial and administrative support for authors and editors in the non-fiction finance and accounting subject areas. It is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a career in publishing to learn all aspects of the business.

How you will make an impact:

• Liaison with authors on all details of the book publication process
• Support editors and work closely with Wiley colleagues in multiple departments around the world on all aspects of the book publication process from contract through cover design and publication/marketing
• Update and maintain accurate data on books in all Wiley systems
• Revise and edit book proposals for review and approval
• Assist in book production, including leading cover design, proofreading covers, and editing marketing copy
• Maintain book publication schedules and manage details for approximately 70 books per year
Perform general office duties and provide clerical support including handling routine correspondence, maintaining files, records, and databases, processing rejection letters, checking requests, award nominations, and other routine forms

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree
• High energy and enthusiasm with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously, efficiently, and accurately
• Excellent proofreading, attention to detail and experience with MS Office
• A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
• Strong time management skills
Some publishing or business experience; interest in trade publishing is a plus

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world’s most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today’s biggest obstacles into tomorrow’s brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers’ steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees, for example we offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the UK, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for UK, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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