Editorial Assistant

The Editorial Assistant provides vital administrative and editorial support to Program Managers and Development Editors responsible for developing products for courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences. This role includes assisting with project planning, editorial development, and manuscript preparation, as well as supporting Sales, Marketing, and Market Development efforts. The Editorial Assistant actively recruits and communicates with users and potential users of the company's products to gather feedback and manage surveys. This position also facilitates interactions with key functional groups inside the company, such as Sales, Content Production, Marketing, and Legal, as well as with external collaborators, including authors, freelancers, instructors, and students. In addition, the Editorial Assistant contributes to the development of educational content, such as instructor’s manuals, workbooks, presentation slides, homework assignments, and both print and digital assessments. The role involves performing essential administrative tasks, including running reports, processing payments, maintaining schedules and logs, and updating data in company systems. By addressing miscellaneous needs and challenges that arise, the Editorial Assistant helps ensure the smooth daily operations of Program Managers and Development Editors.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Perform administrative tasks including running reports, processing payments, and updating data in key systems.Support Program Managers and Editors with project planning, market research, developmental reviews, and surveys.Support Program Managers and Editors with editorial development including timely manuscript preparation and assembly; assist in evaluating content for diversity, equity, and inclusion.Support Program Managers and Editors with timely permissions-related tracking using key systems.Assist in development of content components.