Editorial Assistant, WaterBrook & Multnomah (Hybrid-Colorado Springs)

About the position Responsibilities • Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, attending meetings and taking minutes, making photocopies, mailing/shipping packages, etc. • Research trends and competition, including sales data on comparative titles. • Support editors in evaluating proposals and manuscripts, logging submissions, drafting rejection letters. • Initiate profit-and-loss statements for review. • Prepare manuscripts for transmission to production. • Draft descriptive copy for jackets and title information sheets. • Run reports on competitive titles, sales histories, and related matters using internal and external resources. • Coordinate endorsement requests. • Provide room setup for author and agent visits and team meetings. • Draft contract information sheets. • Facilitate author and agent communication. • Collaborate with all in-house departments (publicity, marketing, sales, production, design, etc.). • Process expense reports. • Track due dates for editors and assist with manuscript transmittal to production, title information sheets, endorsements, and more. • Perform additional tasks as required. Requirements • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. • Ability to work independently and multitask. • Exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills. • An abiding interest in books and noting current trends in Christian publishing as well as the broader marketplace. Nice-to-haves • Experience in publishing or a related field. • Familiarity with Christian literature and publishing trends. Benefits • Commuter assistance • Health savings account • AD&D insurance • Loan repayment program • Disability insurance • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off • Vision insurance • Prescription drug insurance