Assistant Editor
The Assistant Editor at Confidential Client supports the editorial development process by coordinating projects, assisting with manuscript preparation, and collaborating with authors and internal teams. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse Christian publishing projects while gaining valuable experience in editorial, project management, and market research within an innovative and growing division.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Editor to join its Renew publishing team. This hybrid role is based in Jere Baxter, TN, and offers hands-on editorial experience across trade books, devotionals, children’s books, Bible engagement resources, gift books, and special editions. This position combines editorial support, project coordination, and market research to help bring proven content to new readers.
What You’ll Do
- Support editors through the editorial development process: concept research, manuscript preparation, and publication.
- Assist with manuscript reviews, proofreading, and editorial corrections.
- Prepare project briefs, transmittals, catalog copy, cover copy, and consumer descriptions.
- Organize source content and maintain accurate editorial records and references.
- Coordinate editorial schedules, track deadlines, and manage project records in publishing databases.
- Communicate with authors, agents, and internal stakeholders to follow up on submissions and outstanding items.
- Prepare meeting agendas, project updates, presentations, and other team materials.
- Assist with freelance contracts, invoices, and editorial administrative tasks.
- Collaborate with design, production, marketing, and sales teams to keep projects on schedule.
- Research comparable books, authors, market trends, and reader needs to support new opportunities.
- Support metadata development (BISAC, keywords, online descriptions) and competitive analysis.
- Contribute ideas to improve editorial workflows and organization.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in publishing or a related field preferred; familiarity with editorial processes, manuscript preparation, research, or project coordination is helpful.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field preferred (other majors with relevant experience welcome).
- Interest in Christian books and publishing; familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and Christian publishing style guides is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative, service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to learn publishing systems and new technologies quickly.
Personal Characteristics
- Enthusiastic about books, learning, and professional growth.
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Proactive — anticipates needs and enjoys solving problems.
- Positive, flexible, and comfortable working across teams and projects.
- Creative and curious, eager to contribute new ideas.
Work Model & Location
- Hybrid position based out of the Jere Baxter, TN office. Applicants must be able to work on-site as required by the client.
Compensation
- Estimated pay (as listed in source): $58,805 per year (estimated). Actual compensation will be determined by the confidential client and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Why Apply
- Gain broad editorial experience across titles and formats.
- Learn from experienced publishing professionals within a collaborative, creative team.
- Contribute to projects that aim to reach new readers with meaningful content and messages.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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