Editorial Assistant - job 2 of 2

Location: Remote, Indiana preferred or Remote, USA

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

The Editorial Assistant for Wiley’s For Dummies is responsible for supporting the editorial processes of the content acquisitions team. The Editorial Assistant will provide support with essential tasks and will contribute to the creation of best-of-class content in the globally renowned For Dummies series.

How you will make an impact:

• Assist in managing the creation and distribution of publishing schedules and sales reports

• Create, manage, and maintain title, author, and vendor data in company systems

• Interact with authors via marketing communication, author kits, comp copies, and author email inbox

• Handle payment requests and contract administration

• Assist editors with identifying authors and technical reviewer candidates, creating of sales materials, and conducting topic research

• Organize materials for regular meetings and create post-meeting notes
  

What we look for:

• Minimum 1 year of experience related to writing, proofreading, content creation, publishing, communications, etc.

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Fastidious attention to detail and thoroughness

• Proficiency in Word and Excel with ability to learn proprietary data management systems and Office 365 collaboration tools

• Comfortable working collaboratively using digital communication tools as well as independently to find solutions to emerging challenges

• Team-oriented attitude

• Digital savvy

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience
  

About Wiley:

Enabling Discovery, Powering Education, Shaping Workforces.

We clear the way for seekers of knowledge: illuminating the path forward for research and education, tearing down barriers to society’s advancement, and giving seekers the help they need to turn their steps into strides.

Wiley may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: our people. We are willing to challenge the status quo, move the needle, and be innovative. Wiley’s headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations across the globe in more than 40 countries.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees, for example we offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The target base pay range for this position is $39,400 to $52,467. This range represents Wiley’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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