Simons Foundation
Editorial & Publishing Assistant, Quanta Books
160 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$63k-$67kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role
- We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a small team.
- This full-time position will report to the Senior Editor and is based in our New York City offices.
- For more information, visit www.simonsfoundation.org/careers.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary liaison between Quanta Books and our publishing partner Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and communicate with authors and agents throughout publication process
- Manage social media accounts and website updates
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required
Nice to have
- Work experience or internship in science journalism or book publishing a plus
- Project management experience a plus
Skills
- Related Skills & Other Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation
- Create and maintain departmental databases and calendars, and track publication process for approximately 3-5 titles per year
- The full-time annual compensation for this position is $63,000 - $67,000, depending on experience.
Benefits
- In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
- The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world.
Company info
- Quanta Books is a boutique nonfiction imprint whose mission is to discover, cultivate, and publish timeless science and math books of broad public interest.
- As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.
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