Part-Time Editorial Assistant

Relda, an established publishing company, is looking for a part-time editorial assistant. If you have proofreading and marketing experience, this could be great for you.

Job Details:

At ЯELDA, We aim to build books and people who are role models for social change. To have that impact is to go big or go home. James Patterson or die trying.

The average title with ЯELDA sells more than 120,000 copies/year.

ЯELDA is seeking an individual for a remote position as an editorial assistant.

What does our editorial assistant role look like?

• Collaborates closely with us in marketing, publicity, rights, production, and design to ensure books are published to the highest standard.

• Keeps track of contracts, deadlines, manuscripts, covers, and other parts of the publication process.

• Developing and maintaining expert-level knowledge of our titles.

• Shepherds manuscripts through production, from styling to transmittal to trafficking materials back and forth with the author.

• Schedules meetings and occasional travel plans; handles expense reports.

• Collects data and maintains imprint databases on acquisitions, sales, contact information, and freelancers.

• Organizes major imprint happenings, including preparations for seasonal sales meetings and strategy sessions.

• Reads and shares feedback on manuscripts in progress; line edit manuscripts and/or excerpts as needed.

• Operate Google sheet where the team can check the status of a title across platforms (eg. audiobook: live, Ingram: In revision) before and after publication

• General assistant tasks such as, but not limited to, creator outreach, scheduling, and administrative support as needed.

Requirements:

• Excellent project management, verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills

• Confidence and comfort talking to authors, agents, and colleagues, especially on the phone/Zoom

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively

• Ability to go down rabbit holes and be curious

• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously

• Proficiency in using Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube

• Proficiency with Google Sheets and Canva; Eagerness to experiment with new technology is appreciated!

• Interest in Poetry books

• Prior experience in book publishing is a plus, but not required

• Have gone viral previously on social media is a plus, but not required.

What your first 90 days would look like:

• Within 30 days: Develop a strong understanding of our author through her writing, digital footprint, and potentially one-on-one calls. Two manuscripts are proofread (est. 100-120 pages per). Two covers are assessed for fixing and fixed if there are any issues. Communication with the author as it arises. Booking travel plans if they arise.

• Within 60 days: Set up a Google sheet where the team can view a title's status. Maintain our relationships with affiliates on TikTok Shop. Entering data of weekly sales. Begin conducting A/B tests to further improve our books and hit our goals, eg. Determine if asking to leave a review in the book increases reviews. Help design unique marketing ideas and their distribution, including PR boxes. And potentially other general assistant tasks eg. schedule meetings, reachouts, etc.

• Within 90 days: You will begin to see your own impact. Be curious and solve problems as they arise. Maintain title's status and quality. Continue A/B tests. Other general assistant tasks. (optional) Submit innovative ideas to the team aligned with our goals.

Compensation & More:

• $27/hr

• 15-25 hours a week

• Full Remote

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