Hiring: Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid)- Ecco Imprint Company: HarperCollins Publishers Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 07:38:04 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Poetry About the job Experience: •50 years, Ecco books have forged lasting relationships with readers. •1+ year equivalent work experience •Over 50 years, Ecco books have forged lasting relationships with readers. Required Skills: •Provide administrative and editorial support, including coordinating prep for seasonal launch meetings, title data set-up and maintenance, reprint corrections, scheduling meetings, and processing expense reports. •Manage deadlines and schedules for both supervisors, completing assigned tasks on time and anticipating routine needs. •Assist supervisors in the acquisition process by reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals, drafting rejection letters, preparing acquisition materials, as well as conducting sales research, creating P&Ls, Acquisition Memos, and drafting contract paperwork. •Maintain and update author files, review quotes, and records, and assist with contractual payments. •Under close supervision, draft copy for individual titles, including title sheets, flap copy, and selling copy; update backlist copy; generate and maintain metadata; conduct positioning research. •Review production stages of books, maintaining intra-departmental communication and deadlines. •Attend meetings, including departmental and small-group meetings. Contribute ideas and research to development efforts. Take notes and maintain records of projects and status. Qualifications: •College degree or 1+ year equivalent work experience •Prior relevant work experience (including but not limited to bookselling, internships, and/or coursework) •Required proficiency in a passion for fiction and non-fiction, knowledge of the marketplace, and keen interest in learning about the business of publishing •Must enjoy working collaboratively, both in a small editorial team and across departments •Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task; must be highly organized, resilient, flexible, patient, and detail-oriented •Must be an efficient, self-motivated problem-solver with excellent oral and written communication skills •HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. •That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!