EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Closing date: 21st May 2025 

Company: Simon & Schuster Australia 

Location: Melbourne 

Type: Editorial Team 

Status: Full time, Permanent

Description 

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is 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 most popular and widely recognised writers including Hannah Grace, Leigh Sales, Sarah Di Lorenzo, Judith Lucy, Sam Kerr, Anita Heiss, Chloe Hooper, Nedd Brockmann and Gina Chick.  

For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.au.  

The Job Profile 

This role supports all aspects of publishing by assisting senior editorial staff in the core administration of the commissioning, planning and production of books.  

The Role 

This role would involve close involvement in all editorial administration activities leading to publication across titles, including (but not limited to): managing departmental meetings and rights catalogues, running reports and checking sales data; developing and maintaining content on the databases; departmental diary management; organising author publication gifts; and organising schedules for events and staff travel.  

There are also other responsibilities, including: reading submissions; awards submissions; ordering gratis copies and legal deposits, creating presentations for internal conferences, maintaining best-in-class metadata; liaising with authors and agents. 

The Candidate Profile 

The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, be able to take their own initiative and will thrive in a busy and varied role. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an exceptional grasp of spelling and grammar, and a meticulous eye for detail.  

They’ll be a keen team player with an ability to interact at all levels, who can understand and respond to team needs, shifting priorities, and work collaboratively to meet deadlines. This role doesn’t require prior publishing experience, but someone who is passionate about books, eager to learn and excited to take the first step in their publishing career. 

This is a full-time permanent role, currently operating a hybrid working arrangement, the candidate must be able to attend the Melbourne office weekly. 

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to us as soon as possible, applications are being reviewed immediately. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.