Union Square and Co. office administrator with a focus on Boxer Books
A unique opportunity in publishing working with international colleagues
At Union Square & Co. our mission is to publish books and products with a point of view. We promote excellence in contemporary book publishing and honour the vision of our creators by providing best-in-class editorial and design paired with the highest quality production, sales, and marketing.
Established in 2022, our inaugural list highlighted our dedication to talent-driven publishing for adults and children. That same year we welcomed two new businesses to the family: Knock Knock and Em & Friends, known for their innovative gift and stationery products, and Boxer Books, known for its commitment to picture books for young children.
Union Square & Co. is a subsidiary of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc, a publisher with a history that spans more than 70 years and a proud member of the Barnes & Noble family. Across its affiliates, the publisher has a title base of approximately 14,500 print and eBook titles, and distributes approximately 1,100 titles on behalf of client publishers.
We are seeking an administrator for our new London office with a focus on Boxer Books, the children’s publisher, an imprint of Union Square & Co.
Boxer Books’ unique approach to children’s books combines inventive ideas, concepts and storylines with a strong sense of style and design for the international market.
The ideal candidate will:
- take control and ownership of the functioning of the UK office
- be the point of contact and liaison for the UK office and international colleagues and partners.
- be flexible with working hours to enable crossover with U.S. colleagues.
- be attentive, meticulous and clear at all times with excellent communication skills
- be fluent in written and spoken English
- have proven organisational and time management skills
- be confident with all aspects of Microsoft Office
- be able to work independently, calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines have excellent record-keeping
Specific to Boxer Books:
o maintaining the P&L summary
o managing acquisitions fulfillment including memos, spreadsheets and comparison titles.
o creating advance information sheets
o inputting data to the Title Management system
o liaising with production re costings
o author care
o monitoring, managing and archiving creative files
o taking minutes at meetings
o prepping contract summaries
o provide marketing assets for seasonal sales meetings
o diary management across multiple time zones.
o meeting scheduling, preparation and follow-up – both domestic and international
Specific to International Sales:
o Provide marketing assets for sales presentations, and archive files for rights customers
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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To apply: Please send your covering letter and C.V. to mryan@bn.com in order to be considered for this role.
Salary commensurate with experience.