Editorial Assistant, Norton Trade

Role overview: W. W. Norton is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join its Trade Editorial Department. This is a full-time, entry-level position based out of Norton’s headquarters in New York City. Responsibilities:

• Supporting a Senior Editor acquiring in business, economics, technology, and personal development.
• Supporting an Editor acquiring in history, current affairs, big idea books, and general nonfiction.
• Supporting select other Trade Editorial Department needs, as they arise.
• Reading and responding quickly to submissions of various genres.
• Preparing manuscripts for copyediting and production.
• Managing manuscripts in all stages of production.
• Working with editors, agents, and authors to meet deadlines.
• Drafting copy for catalogs, book jackets, and other materials.
• Professionally interacting with authors, agents, production, marketing, publicity, and sales staff to relay messages.
• Following up on requests and deadlines.
• Anticipating when to act proactively on messages.
• Administrative management, including organizing and maintaining files.
• Tracking manuscripts.
• Copying, printing, and emailing.
• Tracking and processing payments.
• Managing text and photo permissions with authors and the contracts department.
• On proven ability, some editing of manuscripts and contributing to overall publishing strategy of individual titles.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be able to work from Norton’s New York City headquarters.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to interact with confidence, warmth, and respect with authors, agents, and employees at all levels.
• Sensitivity to language and the ability to thoughtfully evaluate voice and argument.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all tasks are handled with accuracy.
• Proactivity, flexibility, and adaptability; ability to anticipate needs, provide timely, relevant assistance, and adjust to changes with a "can-do" attitude.
• Must be self-directed and independent.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively across departments, activities, and projects.
• Mastery of email and calendar management tools, specifically Outlook.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Employment eligibility to work with W. W. Norton & Company in the U.S.
• A sharp, curious mind, expanded by breadth and depth of reading in contemporary nonfiction, particularly in business, history, technology, practical nonfiction, politics, current affairs, and international affairs.
• Applicant should regularly follow multiple reputable sources for news and information.

Application Information:

• Resumes MUST be accompanied by a concise, eloquent cover letter describing current reading interests and reasons for applying to this job.
• No resumes will be considered without a strong cover letter.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual compensation for this position is $48,000. All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location and like considerations.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July.
• Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more.
• Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer.
• Disability and life insurances.
• FMLA, parental and other leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs).
• Company-provided laptop.
• Employee discounts on Norton books.
• Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations.
• *All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.