Editorial & Publishing Assistant, Quanta Books
Core
Provide editorial and administrative support to the Publisher and Senior Editor for science and math nonfiction books.
Role type
Editorial & Publishing Assistant
Builds
Science and math nonfiction books
Domain
Publishing / Science Communication
Required skills
Research, writing reader reports, drafting copy, database management, permissions clearance, fact-checking coordination, expense processing, event planning, social media management
Preferred skills
Science journalism experience, project management experience
Technologies
Asana, word processing software
Responsibilities
Assist in acquisitions by researching ideas and evaluating proposals; draft flap copy and marketing materials; track publication process for 3-5 titles; coordinate permissions and fact-checking; manage administrative tasks like scheduling and travel; serve as liaison with publishing partners and authors.
Seniority
Entry-level / Assistant