John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Editorial Assistant
Location:
US – NJ – Hoboken
Business:
Global Education
Description
Working in our Global Education business as an Editorial Assistant, you will support editors in our business and accounting group with the acquisition of manuscripts and other educational content. You will interact verbally and in writing with authors, professors, advisors, production, marketing and sales and learn the publishing process from manuscript through bound book. For this position, we are seeking candidates who would like to learn about the publishing process and are looking to begin at entry level. We do not “write” or “edit” but are charged with bringing good products to market that will do well in the educational arena.
Requirements:
Must have excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to work independently
Ability to learn quickly and juggle many tasks simultaneously
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Good computer skills using basic Microsoft Office functionality, specifically Excel and ability to understand company systems
Strong internet research skills
Must have a general understanding of posting and creating content suitable for WordPress and other social media platforms
Must have an interest in engaging and talking with students
Must have an interest in college textbook and software publishing
Previous office experience in a fast paced environment preferred
An interest in educational publishing
College degree
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive Base Salary
Wiley provides Incentive Plans to reinforce and sustain a culture devoted to excellent performance; to emphasize performance against specific objectives at the corporate, business, product line and individual levels; and to reward significant contributions that further the success of our business objectives.
For Health and Welfare Benefits information please click on the following link: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-301743.html
Apply to Rebecca Costantini (WPU Alum and graduate student!)
rcostantin@wiley.com
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