Editorial Assistant, Simon Acumen

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards.

It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.

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Simon Acumen is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support Editorial Director and Editor. Successful candidates have had some exposure to the publishing industry through internships or volunteer work, highly organized, strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and an ability to learn quickly. A positive attitude with a keen eye for problem solving and interest in the publishing industry as a whole is preferred.

An interest in business books is necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Administrative support to editorial team including scheduling meetings and video conferences, filing expense reports, booking travel, award and prize submissions, galley and finished book mailings, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Reading and assessing book proposals.
• Read and evaluate manuscripts and give feedback to team.
• Draft p&ls, acquisition materials, tip sheets, catalog copy, and flap copy
• Familiarity with Chat GPT
• Working across departments to manage workflow, using in-house systems and the Microsoft suite

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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