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Editorial Assistant – Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Random House
New York City, NY (Open to Remote)
Penguin Young Readers has an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join their division and provide support for two of their imprints. Reporting into the President and Publisher of Dutton Children’s Books, in addition to aSenior Editor at Putnam Young Readers, the Editorial Assistant will assist with editorial and administrative duties and play a part in bringing fiction and non-fiction Middle Grade and YA books to a wide readership. If you love reading broadly and are interested in learning more about the inner workings of publishing, then this is the role for you! Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role!
Editorial Assistant, Love Inspired | HarperCollins
New York City, NY
The Editorial Assistant is responsible for obtaining an understanding of the publishing business and providing administrative assistance for the Love Inspired inspirational romance publishing programs. A front-line contact for the Editorial team and assists in positively portraying the company to external sources. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role!
Editorial Assistant – William Morrow | HarperCollins
New York City, NY
William Morrow has an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join the team! The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to a VP, Editorial Director who specializes in fiction with an emphasis on suspense. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role!
Content Management Assistant |HarperCollins
New York City, NY
The Content Management department at HarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Assistant to work on the composition and development of both print and digital products. In this role you will work closely with your colleagues to develop the essential skills needed to create both print and e-book interiors. This position works closely with production editors, designers, and production managers across all HarperCollins’ US Trade imprints. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role!
Production Coordinator | NBCUniversal
New York, NY
As part of the NBCU Cable Creative Marketing Department, the production coordinator will be responsible for operational and project management duties involved with show marketing campaigns across BRAVO, E!, OXYGEN, SYFY, USA NETWORK, and UNIVERSAL KIDS. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role!
Food News & Deals Writer, Commerce | Dotdash Meredith
Remote
The Commerce News and Deals team at Dotdash Meredith is looking for a smart, sharp writer to cover timely, food-related shopping content, including sale roundups, celebrity-approved items, single product reviews, and customer-loved pieces. We need someone who understands online shopping, affiliate content, and the voices of our food brands, including Food & Wine, Allrecipes, EatingWell, and Serious Eats. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role!
Senior Editor, Eating Well | Dotdash Meredith
Remote
The Senior Editor helps to execute the content strategy on EatingWell.com through the creation of high-quality, differentiated digital content and editorial programs that support revenue and traffic goals and drive audience growth and engagement. The ideal candidate will feel extremely comfortable using data and insights to help guide content creation, will have excellent writing skills, a passion for and expertise in food and wellness, and be adaptable to the ever-changing fast-paced digital media environment. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role!
Fellowships & Programs for Writers & Creatives
Inkluded Academy
Inkluded Academy is a tuition-free, diversity-focused publishing course taught by industry professionals that aims to educate and help place publishing aspirants from typically underrepresented groups into the industry. Held over the course of eight Saturdays this summer, the training includes a rigorous curriculum, invested mentoring, and a commitment to job placement. Our main goal is to continue our work in placing publishing professionals that have a well-rounded education and understanding of the industry, while helping the industry become more diverse and a better representation of our society. Deadline to apply is 11:49 pm EST on May 26th, 2024. Final Decisions will be made by June 26th.
Editorial Fellowship | Inc. Magazine
New York City, NY
The Mansueto Ventures Editorial Fellowship is a one-year internship designed to give recent college graduates or master’s degree recipients exposure to all aspects of journalism across both of the company’s editorial titles—Inc. and Fast Company—while providing important visibility into the business operations of the parent company through administrative support of the CEO/chief content officer, chief operating officer, and the editors-in-chief of the two publications.
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