ABRAMS, pre-eminent publisher of high-quality illustrated books, seeks Editorial Assisant

ABRAMS is seeking an organized, energetic, detail minded individual with excellent English language skills to provide administrative support to two senior vice presidents and editorial support for the Abrams Adult editorial team. Responsibilities include minute taking at major meetings and presentations; creating PowerPoint presentations; writing fact sheets and catalog copy; processing reprint corrections; responding to unsolicited proposals and inquiries; copyediting, proofreading, collating galleys, keyboarding and picture management; as well as providing overall clerical support (phones, copies, package tracking, etc). Qualifications include a bachelor's degree; 1 - 2 years' publishing experience; excellent grammar, spelling, communication and writing skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities efficiently and calmly; copyediting/proofreading experience preferred; pleasant telephone manner; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; InDesign and iView Media a plus. French or other foreign language a plus. Please submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to jobs@abramsbooks.com