Editorial Assistant

Position: Editorial Assistant, Bethany House Publishers and Chosen Books

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Senior Editor

Position Type: Regular Full-Time, nonexempt

Location: Baker Publishing Group, 7808 Creekridge Circle, Ste. 250, Bloomington, MN

About this position:

Baker Publishing Group is accepting applications for a full-time in-house editorial assistant at Bethany House Publishers and Chosen Books, recognized for publishing quality Christian fiction and nonfiction. The person in this position will support the Bloomington editorial department. Characteristic activities include coordinating with freelance proofreaders, coordinating reprint corrections, reviewing epub files, ordering comp copies, and other editorial and administrative support.

Qualifications:

• A four-year degree required; major in English, writing, or related field preferred
• Previous office/clerical experience desired; some editorial experience is helpful
• Familiarity/proficiency with various software applications preferred: Outlook, Excel, Word, FileMaker Pro
• A collegial approach to working with colleagues in editorial, design, production, and marketing, as well as with authors and other contacts

• Proven organizational and time-management abilities, follow-through, and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a full-time position, benefits provided include health, dental, group life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) after three months, and others.

Baker Publishing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a company that believes in the inherent diversity reflected in the kingdom of God, Baker Book House Company is committed to the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the books we publish, in our community of employees, and in the way we conduct ourselves in our workplace and in the marketplace.