Book of the Month is hiring a
Editorial Assistant Rotational Program

Summary

Join our Editorial Rotational Program as an Editorial Assistant, a role designed to accelerate professional growth through multifaceted assignments and apprenticeship-style learning. This full-time position offers opportunities in Analytics & Reporting, Industry Relations, Operations, Licensing & Contracts, Cross-Functional Business Initiatives, and Book Selections.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic; ability to learn quickly, take on new challenges, and apply feedback
• A desire to learn quickly and grow over time
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong prioritization skills that allow you to keep projects on track
• Ability to do math and conduct data analysis
• Strong writing and proofreading skills, as well as excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface comfortably with people at all levels
• Great judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care
• Fast and avid reader with a deep knowledge of contemporary commercial fiction

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks such as building and maintaining various trackers and reports, preparing/proofreading a variety of documents
• Organize and analyze data to find trends; input findings into spreadsheets and charts for stakeholder review
• Assist with maintaining & expanding contact databases, developing presentations for publishers, and communicating efficiently and professionally with industry partners
• Coordinate and input Editorial content into internal company systems as part of the monthly book turnover process
• Draft and execute licensing agreements, manage trackers, and update in a timely and accurate manner
• Support the coordination and execution of cross-functional business initiatives, including but not limited to: audio production & acquisition, sourcing foreign titles, literary magazine, etc
• Read and evaluate manuscripts, providing feedback on their potential for BOTM

Benefits

Base Salary Range: $62,400 - $70,000