22 Editorial Assistant jobs in the United States

University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Editorial Assistant, Acquisitions
Job Profile Title
Editorial Assistant
Job Description Summary
Provides comprehensive editorial and administrative support for acquiring editors, who seek out scholarly and semi-popular books for publication by the Press. Reports to the Editor-in-Chief. Also provides comprehensive editorial, production, distribution, business and administrative support for the Division.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
To learn and then implement the following skills related to supporting editors in selecting and vetting new projects:
+ Assisting the editors in seeking peer reviewers; managing the processes of sending manuscript to peer reviewers and overseeing timely completion.
+ Assisting with the creation and distribution of memos to the weekly in-house Editorial Review Committee (ERC).
+ Calendaring and organizing monthly Faculty Editorial Board (FEB) meetings.
+ Assisting with the creation and distribution of memos to the monthly Faculty Editorial Board.
To learn and then implement the following skills related to acquisitions contracts and acquisitions-related vendors:
+ Creation, circulation, execution, and archiving of book contracts.
+ With the editors, co-managing accurate and timely creation of title metadata for books placed under contract.
+ Associated clerical tasks such as filing, handling honorarium invoices, etc.
To learn and then implement the following skills related to transmitting manuscripts to Editing, Design, and Production:
+ Assisting editors in tracking deadlines for manuscript submissions.
+ Reviewing transmittal materials (including but not limited to text files, illustration files, manuscript submission forms, permissions documentation, and other necessary materials) to assure their readiness for production work.
+ Liaising with editors and author to assure timely correction/rectification of problems with transmittal materials and metadata.
+ Transmitting files to production and attending transmittal meetings.
To learn and then implement the following skills related to interns and student help:
+ Recruiting, training, and supervising departmental work-study students and interns.
To learn and then implement the following skills related to marketing support:
+ Assist marketing staff in creating copy, including endorsements, and other marketing metadata.
+ Occasional travel to support acquisitions and marketing work at scholarly conferences.
+ Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
+ High School degree (or GED equivalent) and one to two years of experience related to publishing, bookselling, or higher education, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Experience in both Macintosh and PC environments with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Microsoft Excel is required.
+ Knowledge of Biblio and/or other book title management systems preferred.
+ Must be able to communicate clearly, concisely, correctly, and tactfully with authors, editors, and colleagues
+ An understanding of the value of diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization.
Application Requirement
+ A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV ; multiple documents are allowed.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
University Library
Pay Range
$16.83 - $19.75 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .
Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at Maverick, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is looking for an organized self-starter with top-notch communication skills to work in an editorial and administrative capacity supporting the Editorial Director and Simon Maverick editorial staff, while having a direct role in the acquisition, production, and publication of Simon Maverick titles.
Responsibilities include helping supervise and shepherd Maverick titles in all formats through the publication pipeline, which involves coordinating with production, creating P&Ls and contract proposals, drafting and editing tip sheets, preparing sales material, reading submissions, coordinating with authors and agents, and more. The ideal candidate can juggle tasks under deadline pressure within a fast-growing imprint with an aggressive title count in multiple formats.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Work with Editorial Director to maintain schedule for Simon Maverick titles, keeping the pipeline of materials flowing to all departments, including production, sales, and marketing
+ Liaising with authors and agents on casting and production responsibilities for audio titles
+ Ensuring materials for books across all formats are shepherded between various departments in a timely manner in order to hit deadlines for production and sales
+ Create P&Ls, request ISBNs, and submit contract proposals for title acquisition
+ Handle general administrative responsibilities for the editorial team
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:**
+ This position will be editorial and administrative-focused. Applicable experience in positions, internships, rotational, or associate programs in publishing is preferable.
+ Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet quick deadlines
+ Ability to keep track of numerous projects in varying stages of development, each with different production and publication needs
+ Superb verbal and written communication skills
+ Awareness of the current publishing marketplace is a plus, as is a general enthusiasm and knowledge of the current commercial fiction marketplace.
+ Interest in and/or familiarity with audiobooks is a plus.
+ Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and general computer skills
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice ( , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
**Job Details**
**Job Family** **Publishing Support**
**Job Function** **Content / Editorial / Publishing**
**Pay Type** **Salary**
**Hiring Min Rate** **50,000 USD**
**Hiring Max Rate** **50,000 USD**

Job Description

Job Description

Salary $21.84 per hour

Link to Job Description

Purpose Statement:

The job of Library Media Assistant is done for the purpose/s of maintaining library collection at school site; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instructing; performing clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks.

Application Deadline

10/31/2025

Requirements / Qualifications

TB Test (Required Upon Job Offer)

Fingerprints/Livescan (Required Upon Job Offer)

• Letter(s) of Recommendation-submit up to 3
• Proof of HS Graduation (Or proof of college degree)
• Resume

Length of Work Year

2025 - 2026 School Year

Employment Type

Full Time

8 hours per day/5 days per week/199 days per year

Location of Position:

North Tahoe School

Comments and Other Information

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, please contact:

Personnel/Human Resources

Mike Shepherd

Executive Director of Human Resources

11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161

Phone:

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**Camping World is seeking a** **Business Development Administrator** **to join our growing team.**
**Do you have Internet Sales, Business Development or Telemarketing experience? Then there is a place for you at one of Camping World locations. Our Business Development Administrator is primarily responsible for ensuring our website accurately shows inventory; that all photos are current and professional for units available at the dealerships. They are also responsible for providing administrative support to the BD Sales department. They approach each interaction and transaction with the goal of exceeding customer expectations.**
**What You'll Do:**
**Take Photos**
**Post on Social Media Platforms**
**Set and record/track RV Sales appointments in CRM**
**Diligently and accurately record prospective customer's information**
**Monitor response time on all incoming leads**
**Maintain a thorough knowledge of all digital marketing activity/campaigns**
**Adhere to scripts and talking points provided for each type of phone call accepted or made**
**Schedule additional follow up based on contact, log notes and appropriate stage changes with customers**
**What You Need to Have for the Role:**
**Clear and concise written and verbal communication**
**Results driven and motivated for sales**
**Excellent customer service**
**Effectively manages responsibilities with time management to reach goals**
**Ability to multi-task while demonstrating strong organizational skills**
**Has prior CRM experience and is very computer savvy**
**Previous sales experience a plus**
**May lift up to 25 lbs and/or move up to 50 lbs. with assistive devices**
**Pay Range:**
$14.00-$16.53 Hourly
In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

**Position Details**
Position Information
**Requisition Number**
Stu04473P
**Home Org Name**
VP University Outreach
**Division Name**
Assoc Prov & VP for Outreach
**Position Title**
Student Media Production Assistant (Auburn Outreach)
**Working Title (if different from Position Title)**
**Job Summary**
Auburn University Outreach is seeking to hire a **Student Media Production Assistant** .
The production assistant will assist with various video, photo, and audio projects to help publicize initiatives within the division of Outreach. Applicants should be undergraduate students in Media Studies, Journalism, Sports Production, or a related field. Candidates outside these majors with extensive experience shooting and editing video will be considered. The Student Media Production Assistant will help with the creation of video content, assisting with filming, editing, and post-production tasks.
**Essential Functions**
+ Assist with shooting, producing, and editing promotional videos for Auburn Outreach
+ _Film_ and edit _video_ projects highlighting Outreach projects and programs
+ Assist with social media content creation and production
+ Assist videographer/graphic designer with tasks as needed
**Why Work at Auburn?**
+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
+ **We're Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Currently enrolled student at Auburn University
+ Ability to shoot video and edit
**Preferred Qualifications**
Undergraduate student in Visual Media Studies or related field. Or vast experience in videography.
+ Experience with shootingDSLR cameras
+ Knowledge and experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Lightroom
**Pay Rate**
$10.00-$12.00/hour
**Work Hours**
10-15
**City position is located in:**
Auburn
**State position is located:**
Alabama
Posting Detail Information
**Posting Date**
06/12/2025
**Closing Date**
**Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement**
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite ( to learn more.
**Special Instructions to Applicants**
**Quick Link for Internal Postings**
Needed to Apply**
**Required Documents**
1. Resume
2. Media File
**Optional Documents**
1. Cover Letter
2. Other

Assistant Media Services Technician (H) - Media Services
**GENERAL DUTIES**
Assistant Media Services Technicians, under direct supervision, perform simple, routine work involving the transportation, setting-up, operation and preventative maintenance of audio-visual and related electronic equipment, such as projectors of all types, audio and video recorders, video and photographic cameras, portable public address systems and video maintenance and repair equipment. Must have a general knowledge pertinent of Windows and Apple based computers software perform related work.
General Work Tasks
- Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television
programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations. Diagnose and
resolve media system problems under supervision.
- Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment. Notify supervisors
when equipment repairs are needed.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify supervisors
of any possible problems.
- Obtain, set up, and load media of scheduled productions and play back. Analyze and maintain data
logs for audio-visual activities.
- Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies. Inform users of audio and
videotaping service policies and procedures. Sets up and operates audio/video equipment.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on audio/video equipment. Assists in maintaining
inventory records of equipment and parts.
- Notifies supervisor when minor equipment repairs are needed Transports equipment for on-site
use or shop repair.
- Operates motor vehicle, as necessary.
**CONTRACT TITLE**
Assistant Media Services Technician
**FLSA**
Non-exempt
**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**
New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college located in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees in technology and health related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies.
The Media Services department at City Tech invites applications for Assistant Media Services Technician (Hourly). Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Assistant Media Services Technician (Hourly) will be responsible for:
+ Assisting in the setup of portable and permanently installed audiovisual equipment including (but not limited to) projectors of all types, audio amplification equipment, wired and wireless microphones and sound processing equipment, video display equipment and video recording playback equipment of all formats, and projection screens.
+ Integrating Media Services' and visitor's presentation devices (such as laptops, tablets and smartphones) into existing presentation systems.
+ Supporting faculty in their use of installed classroom presentation systems, including telephone support.
+ Troubleshooting installed and portable presentation systems, including but not limited to: determining if equipment is defective, and developing work-arounds so that classes are not unduly delayed.
+ Delivering and setting up portable presentation systems in venues such as N119, the Atrium Ground Floor Lounge and classrooms as needed.
+ Assisting in the construction, de-construction, updates and refurbishments of permanently installed presentation systems (including computers and their software) in classrooms and other venues.
+ Helping develop and maintain office computer software and systems
+ Operating, transporting, making minor adjustments to, and helping to install and configure equipment such as smartboards, laptops, desktop computers, and e-podiums.
+ As directed, making minor adjustments and implementing routine technical updates to hardware and software.
+ Performing other office and clerical tasks and errands as needed.
Punctuality and reliability are crucial. Once established, work schedules will generally remain constant through a semester, with schedules changing as our office hours change between the regular semester, breaks, summer session, etc. There may be special events that fall outside the normal schedule; hours will be adjusted to accommodate such need. Work schedules may include Saturdays and evenings. All regular assignments are based in the six buildings of the Brooklyn campus, however, there may be college assignments that we must support that take place in off-campus venues such as hotels or convention centers, typically in Brooklyn or Manhattan.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
1. High School diploma or its equivalent and six months of full-time experience acquired within the last five years, in routine maintenance and operation of various projectors or other electronic equipment such as portable public address systems, audio recorders and cameras; or
2. Graduation from a recognized vocational or technical high school for radio and television mechanics or related trades; or
3. High school diploma its equivalent and two years of verifiable experience as a member of a High School audio visual team, or six months of work-study in an approved Board of Education program, which included work with audio or related electronic equipment.
DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT: A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. Ability to work off schedule, flexible.
**OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**
A general understanding of audio-visual technology is expected, but Media Services will provide all necessary training specific to the audio-visual systems in use at the college.
Applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds and be willing to use college elevators to deliver equipment.
**COMPENSATION**
New Hire: $19.12*
Incumbent: $19.98
*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment.
**BENEFITS**
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Visit access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
**CLOSING DATE**
Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after April 3, 2025.
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Information Technology/Technical
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30003
Location
NYC College of Technology