Do you love books and spotting the next great read? We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and organised Editorial Assistant to join a growing children’s and young adult publishing team. This is a beginner-friendly role with full training provided, so no prior publishing experience is needed.
You’ll work closely with editors to support books from acquisition through publication. It’s a great chance to build editorial skills and grow into the role while helping bring stories to young readers.
Roles:
Support editors in managing a list of children’s, middle grade, and young adult books, keeping projects on track.
Draft and edit back cover copy, catalogue descriptions, website copy, and other materials.
Brainstorm titles, subtitles, and packaging concepts.
Research comparable titles, sales trends, and opportunities in the market.
Read and evaluate manuscript submissions, assist with editorial notes, and provide proofreading support.
Help manage schedules, milestones, and tracking systems with accuracy and timely communication.
Collaborate with editorial, design, production, and marketing teams through the onboarding process.
Support author and agent relationships with thoughtful, professional communication.
Prepare materials for meetings, launches, and publishing milestones.
Contribute to reporting, sales analysis, and general editorial administration.
Skills/background needed:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is helpful, but not essential. Previous publishing experience is not required. We welcome internships, coursework, or any transferable experience. You should be organised, curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable with a good spreadsheet.
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Contract length: Not specified.
Location: Remote work worldwide (United States preferred)
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.