Editorial Assistant, Children's

Description

Chronicle Books is searching for an Editorial Assistant to support the administrative and editorial needs of the Children’s Editorial department and Princeton Architectural Press Editorial department.

• Guide and anticipate next steps for Editors by project deadlines, create task lists, draft front matter, copyedit/fact‑check, and work on marketing copy, top sheets, tipsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Conduct research, maintain title information, attend Status, Editorial, and Pub Group meetings, and review manuscripts and galleys.
• Submit projects for feedback, draft letters, communicate sub‑rights deals, respond to book projects under consideration, assist with word‑processing, and manage advance copy mailings.
• Maintain address databases, review unsolicited manuscripts, and organize and prepare editorial materials for internal presentations.

$24.52/hr – $28.25/hr this range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and profit share plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, company holidays, and a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Paid family, maternity, and paternity leave
• Commuter benefits, long‑term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more

Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our New York office of at least three (3) in‑office days per week and up to five (5) in‑office days per week, depending on project and business needs. This job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, and we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self‑help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award‑winning authors, bestselling series, and trend‑setting titles.

Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit

• Proven editorial experience with keen writing abilities, copy‑editing and proofreading skills, and an eye for detail.
• Competency in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and E‑mail.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of the publishing industry and interest in in‑house product development while being customer and author oriented.