Editorial Assistant - Scholarly Publishing & Acquisitions
guilford publicationsNew York (NY)
Editorial Assistant - Scholarly Publishing & Acquisitions
Posted 6 days ago
guilford publicationsNew York (NY)
SENIORITY
Junior
About the role
Guilford Press in New York City seeks an Editorial Assistant to work closely with Senior Acquisitions Editors to develop and produce ambitious scholarly lists annually. The role focuses on coordinating acquisitions, manuscript delivery, and production processes, with a strong emphasis on organization and proactive communication.
The position is based in midtown Manhattan with hybrid in-office arrangements. A minimum of one year in publishing and a passion for scholarly works are preferred as
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