Editorial Assistant (US, Remote or Hybrid)

Editorial Assistant (US, Remote or Hybrid)

Princeton University Press (PUP) seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to support two acquisition editors. The Editorial Assistant (EA) will assist in the signing, development, and publishing of distinctive and outstanding books in anthropology, sociology, and religious studies, and will serve as a liaison both between authors and the Press, and between departments within the Press. 

The Editorial Assistant will work with and support the day-to-day management of the lists and will gain essential and detailed experience in all aspects of editorial and other processes involved in book publishing. The EA will be responsible for maintaining data integrity for all books on the lists, anticipating and contributing to the efficient flow of materials and information, and must be able to facilitate effective communication within the organization and beyond.

This is a full-time position with comprehensive and industry-leading benefits that include a focus on wellness. PUP is a staff choice organization when it comes to work location and flexible scheduling. The Press respects and trusts that staff can determine where and how they best function to perform their role. The selected candidate will be able to choose either 100% remote (within the US), hybrid, or full-time in our Princeton, NJ office.

Position Requirements:

• A curiosity and interest in scholarly publishing, but no proficiency is required.
• An interest in sociology, anthropology, or religious studies is preferred, but not required.
• Strong and versatile communication skills as the role entails in person and online conversations. An evaluation such as a written work product may be required at the time of the interview.
• Capacity for problem solving.
• Demonstrable time-management and organizational skills, and the ability to manage detail-oriented projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Confidence with independent work, and as part of a larger collective with common goals. 
• Degree from a four-year college or university preferred but not required, or equivalent experience. 
• Computer proficiency, including databases, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Some travel to conferences or to cover publicity events is required.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, and commitment to PUP’s professional code of conduct, located at https://press.princeton.edu/about/mission-values. 
• This requisition is for a position in the U.S. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the U.S. PUP will not attempt to obtain employment sponsorship for any applicants.

PUP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our publishing. Individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in academic publishing (which is, according to research by Lee & Low, historically a majority white, straight, cisgender, nondisabled and neurotypical industry) are encouraged to apply. The Press provides a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.

Base Salary: $45,000/year plus extensive benefits package. Starting salary may be negotiable based on relevant skills and prior experience.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should send a cover letter with salary requirements, and a résumé at PUP’s application website.*

*Please include in your cover letter a description of what you are currently reading and what’s on your “to read” list.  Note that the cover letter is valued and reviewed closely as a writing sample. 

Direct Apply URL for this position:

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Due to application volume, only finalists will be contacted. 

Founded in 1905, Princeton University Press is an independent, nonprofit publisher with close connections to Princeton University. The Press brings influential voices and ideas to the world stage through their academic scholarship, advancing the frontiers of scholarly knowledge, and promoting the human conversation. For more information on Princeton University Press, visit http://press.princeton.edu/.