Location: New York,NY, USA
Summary:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) is seeking a highly organized self-starter to assist the President and Publisher and VP Deputy Publisher and provide general office support for the department. In this role, you will serve as the key hub of communication across the editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, and corporate management teams in a fast-paced and creative environment.
LBYR profile:
LBYR is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative culture in which our publishing team can learn, grow, and thrive. We publish about 200 books a year for readers ages 0-18, including picture books, fiction, nonfiction, and graphic formats. LBYR is the home of numerous award-winning and bestselling authors and illustrators including Kwame Alexander, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Holly Black, Peter Brown, Chris Colfer, Vashti Harrison, Grace Lin, Stephenie Meyer, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Trenton Lee Stewart, and Malala Yousafzai.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage all administrative needs for two busy executives, including calendar, expense reports, trafficking material for approval, ordering office supplies, and shipping.
* Coordinate meeting and travel arrangements as well as business meals and department events.
* Draft correspondence on executives' behalf and take meeting minutes
* Manage the department library and order books
* Manage editorial submissions log and distribution of acquisition meeting materials
* Prepare presentations and provide reports
* Act as liaison between Publisher and external/internal clients
* Assist on projects for senior leadership team as needed
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
* Previous administrative experience preferred
* Demonstrated interest in children's book publishing preferred
* Excellent inter-personal, oral and written communication skills
* Time management, multi-tasking and organization skills essential
* Detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
* Proven ability to maintain highly confidential information
* Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Dropbox, PowerPoint, Concur, Microsoft Teams, as well as capability and interest in learning publishing-specific applications
* Research, analytical, and/or design skills a plus
* Ability to interact effectively and pro-actively with a diverse constituency, including department staff, senior management, support staff, authors, agents, and media
* Ability to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment and evolving industry
How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.