Production Editorial Assistant needed at HarperCollins Publishers

Responsibilities:
- Assist Executive Managing Editor with all clerical and administrative aspects of the department, including phones, correspondence, invoices, etc.
- Helps to prepare bound galley materials.
- Assists the production editors as needed.

After training and under supervision also will take responsibility for:
- Editorial production of offsets and reprints and assist production editors in proofreading, slugging proof corrections, checking blues, and other aspects of the editorial production process as needed.
- May take on individual book projects and learn to supervise the editorial production process from manuscript to bound book.

Qualifications:
- College-level education and understanding of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and literature required.
- Computer skills necessary.
- Must be well organized and able to work under deadline pressures.
- Must possess college degree or equivalent work experience.

If interested in this position, please apply at http://www.harpercollinscareers.com/careers/apply/ap_index.html with the job code RA-PEAKL.

Oxford University Press Seeks Contracts Associate

Oxford University Press, Inc. seeks to fill the position of Contracts Associate in the Legal Department.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Contracts Associate will create, edit, draft and negotiate editorial book contracts, library sales and online product licenses, and journal acquisition contracts and will lead contract negotiations with literary agents.

The Contracts Associate will help improve contract processes and support the General Counsel in the administration, negotiation and drafting of contracts in other areas of the business as needed. The job holder will have the opportunity to work with editorial staff, management, agents and authors and will gain exposure to a wide range of publishing agreements.

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor of Arts degree and at least 1 – 2 years experience in book publishing, preferably in editorial department or at a literary agency.
  
• Good communication and writing/drafting skills.
  
• Must be highly organized, efficient, adaptable, and attentive to detail.
  
• Self-starter with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of work accurately in a timely manner.
  
• Excellent computer skills, including competence with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Desirable job qualifications include previous experience conducting contract drafting and training.
  
• Know-how and previous experience with book publishing contracts also highly desired.

How to Apply:

Please submit cover letters and resumes with salary requirements to hrny.us@oup.com.

NYU Press Seeks Assistant to the Director/Subsidiary Rights Administrator

New York University Press has an opening for an Assistant to the Director and Subsidiary Rights Administrator.

This position provides general administrative support to the Director, serves as press receptionist, and coordinates all subsidiary rights, including permissions, translations, co-publications, serials, and book clubs. Assists the Director in the management of all press contracts and electronic publishing activities, including e-rights research and correspondence with publishing partners, as well as significant permissions and licensing projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, minimum one year experience in publishing required; subsidiary rights, contracts management, and grant writing experience preferred.
• Must have outstanding writing, editing, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and the demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks under the pressure of deadlines.
  
• Strong computer skills necessary, including Word, Excel, and Filemaker.

How to Apply:

For more information about working at NYU and to apply for this position online, visit our website at: www.nyucareers.com, posting number 2009167.

How I Got That Job (or Internship)...

Read stories about how our students turned their internships in the M.S. in Publishing program at NYU-SCPS into full-time jobs—or how their classroom or networking experiences resulted in coveted industry positions.

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Macy's is Seeking Copywriter

The New York based creative team of macys.com is currently seeking a Copywriter to collaborate on the development of interactive solutions and effective results for the website.

This person will have responsibility for understanding the overall business, brand and marketing objectives, and proactively contributing to its evolution and success. The position will be responsible for creative and strategic thinking, developing writing and messaging skills relative to product descriptions, email campaigns, headlines and other media.

This position requires 2-3 years of copywriting experience in advertising, direct marketing, promotion or publishing, preferably with a background in eCommerce; working knowledge of Macintosh, proficiency with Word, experience with database tools and knowledge of Internet technology.

A Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, direct response or promotion (or comparable work experience), and strong conceptual skills with knowledge of how copy relates to art, design, graphics and typography are also highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills, and the aptitude to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team.

Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Oxford University Press Seeks Editorial Assistant - Reference

The editorial assistant provides administrative support to development editors of large-scale reference projects at Oxford University Press for publication in print and as part of our growing online publishing program.

The assistant is involved in all phases of the editorial process; responsibilities include interacting with academic editors and authors of articles to ensure timely delivery of content, tracking progress in databases, and attending to departmental duties.

Requirements:

Candidate will be detail oriented, well organized, and able to solve problems and work under pressure. Excellent communications skills, spelling and grammar is a must. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and especially Access is highly desirable. Bachelor’s degree required.

Business Insider Seeks Editor Intern (PAID)

Business Insider is expanding again! We're looking for a few great editorial interns to join our team this fall.

The scoop: We pay our interns. We also have them do meaningful things: research, write, copy-edit, produce features -- even break news. Several of our interns have gone on to full-time writer/editor positions at BI.

The qualifications: A journalism background always helps, as do copy-editing skills and light HTML and Photoshop experience. Knowledge of social media and previous writing experience a plus.

Please send cover letter, resume and clips via email to jliebman@businessinsider.com, attn: Jessica Liebman.

Marie Claire Magazine's Fashion department seeks an experienced intern

Marie Claire Magazine's Fashion department seeks an experienced intern to work under the Senior Market Editor.

Candidate must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 full days a week, with no exceptions. This is an unpaid internship and you must be able to receive college credit.

Must be knowledgeable in contemporary RTW brands and have previous experience working with this market. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: creating trend/story boards and request lists, managing samples in the contemporary market, assisting in requesting looks for photo shoots, managing expenses and handling return requests.

Candidates must be extremely organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This position requires long hours so candidates must be dedicated, highly-motivated and invested in their position. A positive attitude is a MUST.

Please send resume and cover letter to Alexandra DeAngelis at adeangelis@hearst.com.

Contract work with the possibility of becoming long-term and full-time work?

Gabriel Salzman is currently looking for content editors (all subjects, preferably with assessment experience), copy editors, editorial assistants, and data entry specialists.

It is contract work with the possibility of becoming long-term and full-time work.

If you know of anyone who is interested, please have them contact Gabriel at gabriel.salzman@corek12.com.

Looking for Publishing Internships?

If you’re still working on your degree, an internship may be the perfect way to experience the inner-workings of the publishing industry.

Some are paid, many offer college credit, and all provide invaluable knowledge that may help you get your foot in the door when it is time to look for a full-time job."

View the list of available internships here: http://www.bookjobs.com/internships.php

Berghahn Books Inc. Seeks Production Assistant

Responsible, intelligent Production Assistant needed by busy scholarly press to handle multiple tasks in a small-firm environment.

Responsibilities include administrative duties, tracking projects, logging in and preparing manuscripts for production, checking proofs, archiving files, assisting with reprints and specialized projects as they come up, among other things.

Familiarity with Mac OS, desktop publishing software, MS Office, and database experience are desirable. Knowledge of grammar essential, self-reliance and a high degree of organization a necessity. Humanities major preferred.

Berghahn Books is an independent, scholarly press with offices in New York and Oxford, specializing in the Humanities and Social Science, with a focus on history, politics, cultural studies, media studies, social anthropology, and migration studies.

Contact: Melissa Spinelli, melissa.spinelli@berghahnbooks.com, with resumé and salary history.

Hearst Magazines Seeks Copyeditor

Tracking Code: 468

Job Description: The Copy Editor copy edits and proof reads for the brand (this includes print, digital material, etc).

Required Skills: Strong copy editing skills.

Required Experience: 2+ years as a copy editor

Job Location: New York, NY

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Suite101 is looking for Talented Writers!

Talented Writers Wanted

Categories: Media, Writers & Editors

Suite101 is a popular online magazine that offers authoritative articles, intelligent reviews and expert commentary to over 28 million readers each month. With websites in English, German, French and Spanish and over 10,000 professional writers internationally, Suite101 is the premier place for writers to attract millions of readers and publish for pay online.

How does it work? Publish fact-based articles and earn royalties on them forever. You can work from the comfort of your home and get paid monthly via PayPal.

Who works for Suite101 Our international network of writers includes:
- Journalists
- Authors
- Bloggers
- Subject matter experts
- Students
- Hobbyists

Requirements:

Who is our ideal applicant? Were looking for writers with:
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- A high level of self-motivation
- Attention to detail
- Experience writing for the web (an asset though not required)
- Familiarity with social networks and online marketing (beneficial though not required)

ITHAKA is searching for a dynamic Content Development Specialist

ITHAKA is searching for a dynamic Content Development Specialist to work in the Content Development Unit (CDU).

Working with direction from the Content Development Manager, the Content Development Specialist will support and further the work of the CDU, by inviting publishers to participate in JSTOR and working with content providers (such as museums, libraries, universities, or scholarly societies) on developing new collections.

The Specialist should have a strong academic background in an area of the life sciences or physical sciences. This position will report to the Content Development Manager.

Skills

*Minimum 3 years employment in scientific publishing, electronic resource management, or related field, and/or college or university degree in any area of the life sciences or physical sciences, and/or professional experience in science editorial or acquisitions required. An advanced degree a plus.

*Experience :
-Successfully completing research projects
-Understanding of contracts and agreements

*Excellent oral and written communication, proofreading, and listening skills.

*Strong research skills.

*Familiarity with online resources for academic research.

*Experience in communicating potential ideas to varying audiences.

*Ability to anticipate, identify, and solve problems.

*Positive attitude; flexible; self-motivator.

*Excellent organizational skills; ability to handle and prioritize tasks with limited. supervision; work well under deadlines.

*Attentive to detail and deadlines.

*Software: Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, Dreamweaver.

NYC Literary Agency Seeks Office Assistant

Office Assistant will provide a literary agency with administrative and editorial support.

Responsibilities include heavy phones, organizing submissions, writing reader's reports, composing rejection letters, handling permissions, and some filing. Ideal candidate is well-organized, personable, has an excellent phone manner, and enjoys reading and writing.

Contact: Ian King

E-mail: iking@robbinsoffice.com

Fax: 212-223-2535

Special
Instructions:

Fax or email resume. Attachments ok. No phone calls please.

The New York Law Journal, the nation's largest selling legal daily newspaper, is seeking an Editorial Assistant

The New York Law Journal, the nation's largest selling legal daily newspaper, is seeking an Editorial Assistant who will be responsible for a range of editorial and administrative duties that contribute to the publication of the daily newspaper and its feature magazine.

Responsibilities:

- This person will be tasked with reporting the weekly New Deals column for the corporate page, keeping track of and writing the daily calendar of events for the paper and the Web

- Assisting the Web Editor with uploading articles and managing the site, maintaining contact with our regular columnists about their deadlines, sending and filing rights agreements and maintaining the rights agreement database

- Ordering supplies for the staff, conducting research for reporters, taking and routing phone calls for the editorial department - Assisting with special sections and mass mailings, proofreading and occasionally reporting original features. Requirements:

- The ideal candidate must have a college degree. Knowledge of the legal field and or/journalism experience preferred.

- This is a great position for a beginning journalist or college graduate considering obtaining a law degree.

- This person must be highly organized, detail oriented and concerned with accuracy, able to work under pressure

- Show an interest in the news, eager to learn, facile with the web and Microsoft Office,

- Comfortable with taking direction and willing to maintain high standards in a professional environment. ALM places a high value on employees and strives to be an employer of choice.

Editorial Design Internships, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Description

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is currently looking for Fall Art Department Interns for both Martha Stewart Living and Whole Living Magazines. The ideal interns can commit to 20-30 hours per week from September through December in our West Chelsea office. Interns will be working directly with the art directors, production staffers, and editors and will be expected to help art directors with page layout for various parts of the book, update and manage the wall of current issue pages, do basic Photoshop photo manipulation, and create illustrations in Adobe Illustrator for various parts of the magazine.
Specific Skills

Please email your cover letter, resume, and at least 5 pdf samples of your design work (or a link to portfolio site). Experience in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is a must. We value those who are interested in the Martha Stewart Living culture, and those who are motivated, industrious, and eager to learn--with a desire to work in a challenging and creative editorial design environment.

Interns must have completed their Junior year of College or are currently enrolled in a Graduate or Advanced Degree program. Interns must be able to receive credit. MSLO will pay a $20/day stipend.

Web-Based Applications
https://careers.mslo.com/Pages/JobDescription.aspx?postid=81

How To Apply
https://careers.mslo.com/Pages/JobDescription.aspx?postid=81

NYU Press Seeks Marketing Assistant

NYU Press seeks a highly well organized Marketing Assistant to assist with exhibits, manage the book awards program, provide publicity and clerical support to department staff, and perform other sales and marketing activities. The Marketing Assistant coordinates parts of the book exhibits program, including organizing small cooperative exhibits; designs and produces exhibit materials for all conferences; and responds to author exhibit queries. The Marketing Assistant also assists with online publicity, works to maximize the online presence for our books, and also develops and coordinates review copy lists for all monographs. The Assistant also coordinates the work of student interns, produces seasonal mailings to authors, generates supporting materials for sales reps and foreign agents, assists in the preparation of sales conference and other sales meetings, analyzes textbook adoption campaigns, and assists with the management of the press title database.

The Marketing Assistant also participates in many press-wide meetings and committees, and travels occasionally to academic conferences. This position reports to the Sales and Marketing Director of NYU Press.

Qualifications: High School Diploma and 2 years of office experience essential, Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of publishing experience preferred. Strong organizational, writing and proofreading skills are essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database) and familiarity with Filemaker, InDesign and/or Quark highly desirable.

For more information about working at NYU and to apply for this position online, visit our website at: www.nyucareers.com, posting number 20091620.

NYU offers a superior benefit package, which includes reduced tuition for self and eligible family members, generous vacation, medical, dental, and retirement plans. For more information on NYU Press, visit www.nyupress.org

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Jobs In Publishing: Internships...

If you’re still working on your degree, an internship may be the perfect way to experience the inner-workings of the publishing industry.

Some are paid, many offer college credit, and all provide invaluable knowledge that may help you get your foot in the door when it is time to look for a full-time job.

View the list of available internships here: http://www.bookjobs.com/internships.php

Palgrave seeks a Production Assistant

We are seeking a Production Assistant to be involved in all aspects of scholarly book production, from manuscript to bound book, working closely with in-house production manager, editors, designers, and an out-of-house project management vendor.

Major Responsibilities:

* “packaging” books (here, referring to overseeing production editorial work performed by outside vendors as well as assuming duties for estimating, trafficking, scheduling, liaison, bills, and ordering for text and jackets)

* This position will work on at least 80-90 titles a year


Required Skills/Knowledge:

* excellent written and verbal communication skills

* the ability to juggle numerous tasks

* ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently

* exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are a must


Experience Needed:

* office experience

* previous publishing experience and/or internship are a plus


Educational Background Required:

* Bachelors degree


PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants without cover letters will not be considered.

HBO Seeks Freelance Copywriter

OVERALL SUMMARY
The Freelance Copywriter is responsible for writing, editing and proofing content that supports the HBO and Cinemax brands. This individual will create editorial communications, ensure consistent style, proper grammar and factual accuracy in all copy and act as a proofreader.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

# Write, edit and proof online content and communications and ensure consistent style, proper grammar and factual accuracy in all copy, including web content, e-newsletters, utility emails, metadata, image taglines, etc.

# Copywriting, involving all aspects of product writing, including messages within products being developed and communications to stimulate product usage, e.g., product instructions, error messages, product marketing emails.

# Work independently to execute assigned projects.

# Keep team members and managers informed with regular project updates.

# Collaborate with team members.

# Provide proactive leadership on copy for all assigned projects.

# Report directly to Editorial Manager.


REQUIREMENTS
# College degree required.

# A minimum of 5 years of copyediting, proofing and copywriting experience.

# Very strong interest in/knowledge of movies.

# Extremely detail-oriented.

# Demonstrated ability to write compelling copy for all advertising/marketing media (i.e., print advertisements, newsletters, online, invitations, posters, etc.) Writing samples required.

# Understanding of basic legal principles, including copyrights and trademarks.

# Proficient with both Mac and PC platforms, Microsoft Office software, and online technology.

# Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and AP style.

Excellent organizational, time management, presentation, and verbal/written communication skills.

# Ability to meet short deadlines and work in fast-paced environment.

# Ability to interface with all levels of management.

# Entertainment industry experience a plus.


Please include a link in your resume to your portfolio of work/samples.

The Big Apple Magazine Seeks Writers!

The Big Apple Magazine, a new online and monthly print publication featuring the best in dining, culture, and nightlife, is looking for proactive, dependable, detail and deadline-oriented writing interns.

The ideal candidate is interested in arts & entertainment, dining, and/or the nightlife and has a flair for writing. Experience writing for publication, either at a student newspaper or a professional publication, is strongly preferred. The opportunity is unpaid, and would last for approximately 2-3 months with the potential for growth into a paid position for the right candidate.

Interns will have the opportunity to both pitch and write stories for our website, as well as for our monthly print issue--which will be distributed throughout NYC’s hotels, airports and various places that tourists and suburbanites enter the city.

We are a small, dedicated staff who will consider you to be an integral part of our team's creative and editorial process so long as you are hard working and passionate. Undergraduate/graduate students and recent college graduates with outstanding writing abilities are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Minimum commitment of 3 months is required.

Interested applicants should forward a resume, a brief note detailing what you would be interested in writing about and why you would be a great addition to our team AND 2 professional writing clips.

Please send all required materials to: administrative@thebigapplemagazine.com.

Wireless Generation Inc., Brookyn, Seeks Temporary Proofreader

Wireless Generation helps teachers and school administrators improve every child's learning experience.

We're looking for a proofreader who can help us eliminate the opportunity for educators to take a red pen to our materials. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for errors and is comfortable working through a high volume of text on aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities:
* Proofreading student and teacher materials in print, online, and on handheld computers
* Checking graphic elements for placement, accuracy, and correspondence to surrounding text
* Ensuring correct branding and trademarking
* Discussing recommended corrections with project managers

Qualifications:
* Four-year degree and at least one year of professional proofreading experience
* Demonstrated proofreading skills (test is administered)
* Attention to detail, commitment to producing quality product, respect for deadlines
* Aptitude for proofreading both digital files and paper materials
* Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is required; other computer experience a plus.

Oxford University Press Seeks Assistant to the Publisher

Assist the Publisher, Director of Marketing, and National Sales Manager of the Higher Education Division in all aspects of administration, including budgeting, budget monitoring and reporting, personnel matters, monthly analysis, as well as handle correspondence, filing, appointments, event planning (including negotiating cost-effective arrangements), and travel arrangements for the HE Publisher.

Take a lead role in the hiring, training, and mentoring editorial support staff in the Higher Education Division.

Job Requirements: University degree. Previous experience as an assistant required; experience as an executive assistant preferred. Excellent computer skills (knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, and Excel essential).

Ability to balance a variety of responsibilities and handle many projects simultaneously, efficiently, accurately, and with good cheer. Excellent organization, grammar, and oral/written language skills; excellent phone manner and customer service skills.

Proven discretion is essential, since this position will deal with confidential material.

Rodale is Currently Accepting Resumes for Fall Internships

Rodale is currently accepting resumes for the 2010 Fall Internship Program. Internships are open to students eligible for academic credit from an accredited college or university.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, previous intern experience and an interest in the chosen area of the business. Internships are based in the New York City location.

The ideal candidate will possess: excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, willingness to do administrative tasks, and the ability to juggle multiple duties. This person must have experience in Word and Excel; InDesign experience would be a plus.

Full-time PAID Internship @ Etsy.com

Etsy’s blog editors are looking for a full-time paid intern who is NYC-based and able to work from our Brooklyn office.

Our blog (http://blog.etsy.com) is geared towards readers interested in what we call handmade style and culture.

In this internship you will gain experience:

* Working for a company with a very passionate online community.
* Writing and editing for a broad array of readers.
* Coming up with creative ways to do visual merchandising.
* Participating in a collaborative work-flow at a growing Internet company.

HuffPost College Seeks Editorial Intern

The Huffington Post recently launched a new vertical called HuffPost College and has an opening for a unpaid internship.

Ideally, the candidate is a current student or recent college graduate who has worked for his/her school paper and is familiar with the in's-and-out's of collegiate news.

Although this internship will continue into summer, the ideal candidate will be able to start ASAP. The best candidates will be meticulous, well-organized and is passionate about news.