Editorial Assistant (Adult)

• This position is a union role represented by UAW Local 2110 and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.**
  
  

If you're looking to grow your career at a company where creativity meets legacy, ABRAMS is the place for you. As a trailblazer in illustrated publishing since 1949, ABRAMS continues to set the standard for beautifully crafted books across art, design, culture, and children’s literature. As we continue to bring exceptional books to readers around the world, we're seeking an Editorial Assistantto join our Adult Editorial Team!

The Editorial Assistant is an entry-level role supporting editors and the publishing process from acquisition through final production. This role offers valuable exposure to content development, project coordination, and administrative publishing functions. It is designed for individuals interested in building a career in editorial work within the book publishing industry.

What You’d Be Doing

• Review and evaluate manuscript submissions; write summaries or reader reports
• Assist with research and development of new projects and proposals
• Copyedit and proofread manuscripts, layouts, and jacket or catalogue copy
• Draft preliminary copy for fact sheets, tip sheets, catalogs, and marketing materials
• Coordinate with authors, agents, and freelancers as needed
• Maintain and update schedules, databases, logs, and metadata
• Request and track contracts, permissions, and payments
• Route materials (e.g., manuscripts, layouts, proofs) across departments
• Take notes at meetings and circulate recaps as needed
• Organize internal files, archives, and submission logs
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations or assets for internal or sales use
• Provide general administrative and editorial support to the assigned editor or imprint team
  
  

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field preferred
• 1–2 years of publishing or office experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading and grammar skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects under deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Acrobat a plus
• Interest in books, publishing, and content development
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and work collaboratively
  
  

What We Offer

• Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays.
• Company-paid year-end office closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day each year
• Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability.
• Retirement savings (401k) and life insurance.
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off.
  
  

This position is in New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week.

The base salary range for this position is ($40,000 - $45,000) per year. The final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

About ABRAMS

Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works. Today, ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children’s and young adult titles under imprints such as Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, and Abrams Appleseed.

Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons. Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.

ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do. If you’re inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at abramsbooks.com.