Editorial Assistant (PH)

The Walt Disney Company•New York, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and incredibly detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to support key Disney Hyperion publishing programs. The Editorial Assistant will report to the Editorial Director and work closely with the entire editorial team. Must be passionate about children’s books and Disney entertainment properties, have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and excel at managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

Requirements

4 year college degree
Proficiency in Office suite
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task successfully
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Strong interest in and knowledge of commercial children’s fiction
The ability to brainstorm new ideas with a large team

Nice To Haves

Design program knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Support management of key publishing programs
Participate in creative brainstorming meetings
Liaise with various Departments including Design, Marketing, Publicity, Sales, and Content Packaging
Prepare acquisition paperwork, including acquisitions memos and P&Ls; track paperwork for approved projects through the acquisitions process
Set up acquired projects in title management system
Draft fact sheets, catalog copy, bound galley copy, and jacket/cover copy
Send stages of proofs to authors/illustrators for review
Request ISBNs and maintain title system
Manage and process payments for titles; track payments and troubleshoot problems
Order author/illustrator and agent complimentary copies of new releases
Create and manage power point presentations as needed