EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

  Company: Simon & Schuster Australia   Location: Sydney or Melbourne   Type: Editorial Team   Status: Full time, Permanent           The Job Profile This role supports all aspects of publishing by assisting the editorial team in the core administration of the commissioning, planning and production of books.    The Role This role would involve close involvement in all editorial administration activities leading to publication across titles, including (but not limited to): managing departmental meetings and rights catalogues, running reports and checking sales data; developing and maintaining content on the databases; departmental diary management; organising author publication gifts; and organising schedules for events and staff travel.    There are also other responsibilities, including: reading submissions; awards submissions; ordering gratis copies and legal deposits, creating presentations for internal conferences, maintaining best-in-class metadata; liaising with authors and agents.   The Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, be able to take their own initiative and will thrive in a busy and varied role. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an exceptional grasp of spelling and grammar, and a meticulous eye for detail.    They’ll be a keen team player with an ability to interact at all levels, who can understand and respond to team needs, shifting priorities, and work collaboratively to meet deadlines. This role doesn’t require prior publishing experience, but someone who is passionate about books, eager to learn and excited to take the first step in their publishing career.   This is a full-time permanent role, currently operating a hybrid working arrangement, the candidate must be able to attend the office weekly.   To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to us as soon as possible, applications are being reviewed immediately. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.