Editorial Assistant Rotational Program at Book of the Month | New York | Rezi

Editorial Assistant Rotational Program at Book of the Month

Editorial Assistant Rotational Program

Book of the Month · New York

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Editorial Assistant Rotational Program

Book of the Month · New York

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About the Role

The Editorial Rotational Program is designed to accelerate the professional growth of early-career editorial professionals through diverse assignments, mentorship, and increasing responsibility. This program offers exposure to various business areas including Industry Relations, Licensing, Contracts & Operations, Book Selections, Member Experience Initiatives, and the Romantasy business, Allurial. After approximately two years, participants can transition into specialized roles based on performance and interests.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Editorial Director’s calendar.
  • Develop presentations for publishers.
  • Execute components of BOTM’s podcast operations.
  • Assist with the Book Selections process, including maintaining the book database, drafting editorial copy, and conducting data analysis of book performance.
  • Draft and execute licensing agreements.
  • Input Editorial content into company systems.
  • Assist with components of hardcover and audiobook production.
  • Support the coordination and execution of cross-functional business initiatives, including original print acquisition and Collections.
  • Assist with Editorial and Marketing initiatives for Allurial, including reading and evaluating books, executing on ads and creative, and managing the influencer program.
  • Project manage Member Experience initiatives.
  • Optimize box rate and books per box through testing and reporting.
  • Serve as the voice of the member by synthesizing platform insights.

Requirements

  • Strong work ethic.
  • Ability to learn quickly, take on new challenges, and apply feedback.
  • Desire to learn quickly and grow over time.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong prioritization skills.
  • Ability to do math and conduct data analysis.
  • Strong writing and proofreading skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interface comfortably with people at all levels.
  • Great judgment.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care.
  • Fast and avid reader with a deep knowledge of contemporary commercial fiction.

Skills

  • Presentation development
  • Podcast operations
  • Book database maintenance
  • Editorial copy drafting
  • Data analysis
  • Licensing agreement drafting and execution
  • Content input into company systems
  • Hardcover and audiobook production support
  • Cross-functional initiative coordination
  • Marketing initiative support
  • Influencer program management
  • Project management
  • Testing and reporting
  • Platform insight synthesis
  • Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Judgment
  • Reading

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Early Career

Salary/Compensations

  • $70,000

About the Company

  • Direct-to-consumer lifestyle business.
  • BOTM’s podcast operations.
  • Allurial, our Romantasy business.