Editorial Assistant

About the Role The Editorial Assistant role is an exciting opportunity for an analytically‑minded, process‑focused person with a passion for books to join a leading global trade book publisher. The position provides editorial and administrative support for authors and editors in the non‑fiction business and personal growth subject areas. Job Responsibilities Manage the end‑to‑end publishing workflow for a portfolio of titles, including proposal preparation, contract administration, author coaching, production coordination, and post‑publication activities, supporting a minimum of two editors and 50 projects per fiscal year. Coordinate author and vendor communications across all phases, responding to inquiries within established timeframes and proactively escalating issues that may affect project timelines. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in proprietary publishing systems, including project trackers, title and pricing data, and contract documentation. Prepare internal publishing proposals according to defined submission deadlines. Process author contracts and payments, interfacing with colleagues in legal, accounts payable, royalty accounting, and other shared service departments as necessary. Support product marketing copy workflows for online catalog copy, covers, and Amazon product pages at defined production milestones. Required Qualifications Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to be persuasive and direct, yet tactful. Comfort with public speaking and presenting to internal teams, authors, and external partners. Fastidious attention to detail and thoroughness with attention to deadlines and a productive and focused work pattern. Proficiency in Word and Excel with ability to learn proprietary data management systems and Office 365 collaboration tools. Comfortable working collaboratively as well as independently to find solutions to emerging challenges. Team‑oriented attitude. Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum 1 year of experience related to writing, proofreading, content creation, publishing, communications, etc. Preferred Qualifications Ability to work independently and take initiative when navigating new or evolving challenges. Active and engaged presence on social media platforms, with an understanding of how authors and publishers use digital channels to build audience and drive discovery. Knowledge of AI tools. Salary Range 42,900 USD to 57,300 USD EEO Statement Wiley is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wiley