Doubleday Publishing Group, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group and a storied leader in literary and commercial publishing, seeks an Assistant Editor.
Reporting to the Vice President & Executive Editor, the Assistant Editor will provide all-around project support on their titles (8-10 new frontlist fiction titles per year, plus corresponding paperbacks) while also acting as a liaison between authors, agents, and different departments within the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. The Assistant Editor will also provide title-specific support for select titles (usually nonfiction) edited by the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief.
The Assistant Editor will work closely with a roster of talented authors and their books, which over the years has included Claire Lombardo, Bonnie Garmus, Percival Everett, Margaret Atwood, David Grann, Hampton Sides, Candice Millard and Patrick Radden Keefe.

PLEASE APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum two years of previous trade editorial experience (experience with fiction and nonfiction a plus)
• Must be an avid reader, who reads across a broad fiction spectrum and keeps up with reading trends
• Ability to use strong point of view and publishing acumen on books to provide analytical and marketplace feedback, both verbally and written
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to manage a high-volume email inbox timely and efficiently
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Superb organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe, and Google Drive
• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs once familiar with the role
  The salary for this position is $56,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

• Provides strong administrative support to the VP & Executive Editor (manages due dates, routes files, handles mailings, etc.).
• Does first reads of submitted manuscripts, logs submissions, and writes reader’s reports and rejection letters.
• Learns editorial skills, including line and structural editing, under the guidance of the Editor
• Writes first draft of all catalog, flap, and marketing copy; prepares title information sheets and updates online feeds of updated materials.
• Attends editorial meetings and all relevant imprint meetings.
• Acts as a liaison between authors, agents, and other in-house departments.
• Coordinates the editorial and production process.
• Handles art logs and helps authors with legal vetting, endnote formulation, index review and other processes for non-fiction titles as required.
• Creates P&Ls and contract information sheets.
• Collects sales data and provides competitive title research; brainstorms comparative titles and potential blurbers.
• Manages paperback reprints of all hardcover titles.
• Submits all business-related expenses and reimbursements.