What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Administrative Assistant position at McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers?
Editorial Administrative Assistant (Part-Time, Remote or Hybrid)
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers (Position Starts: 02/02/2026)
Position Summary
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers is seeking a motivated Editorial Administrative Assistant to provide part-time support to our editorial team. This position plays an important role in assisting editors with general editorial and author-related functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and editorial support to editors and authors
- Conduct routine professional correspondence
- Execute varied editorial tasks as assigned, with flexibility as needs evolve
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in any subject
- Minimum of three years’ administrative assistant or support experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams)
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to conduct professional correspondence
Preferred:
- Familiarity with FileMaker Pro
- Prior experience in an editorial support or executive administrative assistant role
Compensation and Schedule
- Part-time position, 20–29.5 hours per week
- $15 per hour
- Flexible scheduling, Monday through Friday
- Remote or hybrid work arrangements available
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Collaborative and professional work environment
About McFarland
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers is a leading independent publisher of academic and general interest nonfiction books. We are dedicated to high-quality publishing and value the contributions of our employees in maintaining strong author and reader relationships.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $15