Bloomsbury USA

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Description Bloomsbury Academic is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support to a commissioning editor who acquires in Music & Sound Studies. Reporting to the commissioning editor, the Editorial Assistant will assist with administrative and editorial tasks in order to publish scholarly books in Music & Sound Studies. The Editorial Assistant will support the commissioning editor to achieve agreed revenue and profitability targets for their list; will manage and deliver the agreed targets for the list; and will liaise with key stakeholders, both internal and external. The list features a wide variety of authors and product types, from books for practitioners and textbooks to general interest and trade titles. Particular areas of focus include popular music, music industry, and applied music. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop a career in academic publishing. Responsibilities • Editorial: • Secure reviewers for Music & Sound Studies proposals and manuscripts • Solicit book blurbs • Write and prepare cover copy for titles as assigned • Occasional copyedit and proofread as needed, in Word and/or Adobe PDF • Ensure manuscript and image files are formatted to proper specifications (basic knowledge of music notation is a plus) • Ensure timely briefing of books to production • Administrative: • Perform upkeep of electronic data systems and metadata including Biblio, CollectionPoint, Salesforce, and Focal Point • Process newly acquired and existing contracts • Actively digitizes incoming contracts, contributor agreements, invoices, and other necessary project documentation • Process invoices, advance payments, and grants for reviewers, authors, and other vendors • Submit cataloguing information (CIP) and copyright registration to the Library of Congress • Miscellaneous: • Provides research assistance and reports on sales information • Provide research assistance on course markets, content, and competition as directed • Liaise internally with departments including production, design, marketing, sales, digital resources, customer service, eBook operations, warehouse distribution, accounting, and royalties Requirements • Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Adobe Acrobat • Excellent written and verbal communication • Ability to problem solve • Ability to learn information and metadata systems quickly • Must be able to manage time wisely and work autonomously • Manage competing demands while making sure everything is done well • Must pay attention to detail • Cooperative and works well with others All Applications Must Include a Cover Letter While we appreciate every application we receive, we will only be contacting individuals we are considering for the position. Please note that incomplete or incorrect submissions will be immediately discarded. Cover letters are required. Pay close attention to this description and submission requirements in your application. In your cover letter, please let us know why you are interested in Academic Publishing specifically. Salary Details NY: $47,500 ($26.10) MD: $43,700 ($24.01) Location Candidates who reside in the Washington metropolitan area and can commute to the Greenbelt, Maryland office on a hybrid-remote schedule are preferred. We will also consider candidates in the NY tri-state area who can commute to our NY headquarters on a hybrid-remote schedule. This is not a remote position. Equal Opportunity Employment Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company has a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees. Benefits • Medical insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Paid parental leave • Hybrid Work Schedule