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About the Role

The Editorial Assistant is an entry-level role supporting editors and the publishing process from acquisition through final production. This role offers valuable exposure to content development, project coordination, and administrative publishing functions. It is designed for individuals interested in building a career in editorial work within the book publishing industry.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate manuscript submissions; write summaries or reader reports
• Assist with research and development of new projects and proposals
• Copyedit and proofread manuscripts, layouts, and jacket or catalogue copy
• Draft preliminary copy for fact sheets, tip sheets, catalogs, and marketing materials
• Coordinate with authors, agents, and freelancers as needed
• Maintain and update schedules, databases, logs, and metadata
• Request and track contracts, permissions, and payments
• Route materials across departments
• Take notes at meetings and circulate recaps as needed
• Organize internal files, archives, and submission logs
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations or assets for internal or sales use
• Provide general administrative and editorial support to the assigned editor or imprint team

Requirements

• 1–2 years of publishing or office experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and grammar skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects under deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Acrobat a plus
• Interest in books, publishing, and content development
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and work collaboratively

Skills

• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Proofreading
• Grammar
• Organization
• Project management
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Acrobat

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• 1-2 years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $40,000 - $45,000

Benefits

• Generous paid holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Company-paid year-end office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Retirement savings (401k)
• Life insurance
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Sick time

About the Company

• Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works.
• ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children’s and young adult titles.
• Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons.
• Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.
• ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster.
• At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do.

Equal Opportunity

• ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster.
• Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing.
• Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.