Editorial Assistant, CarperHollins 

CarperHollins ● New York (On-Site) 

 

$23,000/yr - $40,000/yr ● Full-time ● Entry Level 

 

CarperHollins Publisher is seeking an Editorial Assistant to edit or revise both written and online materials for publication and for the imprint: Tunction. 

 

Since 2015, Tunction has been publishing a range of young adult to new adult fiction that strikes the hearts of its readers and their wallets. The imprint’s name came from its home location, in Hopewell Tunction, New York. Tunction publishes a wide range of genres for the young and new adult audience, including historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and adventure. Tunction has published well-known books like Love & War by Warren Peace, Intergalactic by 3ej423nu 23e23oind, and My Video Game Cartridge is Haunted? by Merissa-chan. 

 

CarperHollins believe that everyone should have a voice and should feel comfortable in the workspace. We understand that everyone has unique perspectives and encourage people of color, members of LGBTQ+ and other marginalized groups to apply, so we can take advantage of you. At CarperHollins and Tunction, we are a family. 

 

Responsibilities 

• Edit or revise written and online materials 

• Report directly to the Editorial Director 

• Answer and direct phone calls 

• Aid the editing team by filling in where needed 

• Answer and respond to emails in a prompt fashion 

• Fulfill other responsibilities because we are short staffed 

• Feel overworked and underappreciated 

• Retrieve a coffee for Jim every few hours; he gets cranky without his
  coffee :( 

• Avoid discussions of unions; they make Jim’s wallet uncomfy 

• Refrain from using the bathroom on the second floor, unless it’s an emergency 

 

Job Requirement/Skills 

• At least a master’s degree in a relevant area of study or ten years of experience in trade publishing 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 

• Familiarity with Adobe Cloud applications (must be able to access from home) 

• Experience in at least one of the following: Acquisitions, Text Development, Publication 

• Ability to manage time and maintain a tight schedule 

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Proficiency in making coffee for Jim 

• Ability to work unreasonably long hours 

• Capable of maintaining a clean and organized environment 

 

CarperHollins Publisher is an equal opportunity employer. We take equal opportunities to steal your wages. 

 

We will meet the necessary accessibility needs of our candidates because not doing so could get us sued. 

 

While we appreciate all applicants, we will only contact the candidates that get interviewed. If interviewed, we will continue to ghost you unless you have been hired. Sorry, not sorry.