Company:
Simon & Schuster Australia
Location:
Sydney or Melbourne
Type:
Editorial Team
Status:
Full time
, Permanent
The Job Profile
This
role supports all aspects of publishing by
assisting
the editorial team in the core administration of the commissioning,
planning
and production of books.
The Role
This role would involve close involvement in all editorial administration activities leading to publication across titles, including (but not limited to): managing
departmental
meetings and rights catalogues, running reports and checking sales data; developing and maintaining content on the databases; d
epartmental
diary management; organising author publication gifts; and organising schedules for events and
staff travel
.
There are also
other
responsibilities, including: reading submissions;
awards submission
s
;
o
rdering gratis copies and legal deposits, creating presentations for internal conferences,
maintainin
g
best-in-class metadata; liaising with authors and agents.
The
Candidate
Profile
The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude,



be able to take their own initiative and will thrive in a busy and diverse role.
They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an exceptional grasp of spelling and grammar, and a meticulous eye for detail.
They'll
be a keen team player with an ability to interact at all levels, who can understand and respond to team needs, shifting priorities, and work collaboratively to meet deadlines.
This role
doesn't
require prior publishing experience, but someone who is passionate about books, eager to learn and excited to take the first step in their publishing career.
This is a full-time permanent role,
currently
operating
a hybrid working arrangement
, the candidate must be able to attend the
office
weekly.
T
o
apply
, please send your
resume and cover letter
to us as soon as possible, applications are being reviewed
immediately
.
Please note, o
nly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Editorial Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Simon & Schuster
📍 Sydney