Editorial Assistant; Book Publishing​/Sustainability

White River Junction, VT | Full-Time | $40,000/yr

A leading publisher of books on the politics and practice of sustainable living is seeking an Editorial Assistant to work closely with the Senior Managing Editor and the wider editorial team. The role involves managing workflow, keeping the publishing program organized, and supporting a range of editorial and administrative functions.

The editorial assistant copyedits and proofreads to a high standard, reviews incoming submissions, handles copyright and catalog data, and coordinates the work of an editorial intern. The position also involves maintaining book and award databases, making award submission recommendations to the publisher, and supporting trade review submissions. Some publishing experience and an undergraduate degree are strongly preferred.

• Working with the Senior Managing Editor and editorial team to manage workflow and keep the publishing program running smoothly
• Copyediting and proofreading manuscripts to a high standard
• Reviewing incoming submissions
• Handling copyright and catalog data
• Coordinating the work of the editorial intern
• Maintaining book and award databases
• Making award submission recommendations to the publisher
• Supporting trade review submissions

• Excellent organization and project management ability
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills
• A genuine interest in sustainable living and the ideas the publisher covers
• Some publishing experience strongly preferred
• Undergraduate degree strongly preferred