Assistant Managing Editor
Reports to: Managing Editor
Topix Media Lab seeks an Assistant Managing Editor to help establish and maintain the workflow of a small but mighty staff creating a wide variety of bookazines and books. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to take the next step in project management within the publishing industry. This job is fully remote.
The Assistant Managing Editor will work closely with the Managing Editor to set the schedule for the entire staff’s day-to-day tasks, while also taking the lead on second-tier managerial duties to ensure proper communication between clients and our staff as well as between in-house departments.
The Role:
- Help with project scheduling within our task management platform (knowledge of Asana a bonus)
- Lead the charge on routing pages for proofreading between editors
- Input changes, compile notes and work with all stakeholders and various departments to implement revision requests with precision and accuracy
- Assist the sales and marketing teams with file delivery and content needs
- Master client-approval systems and portals to ensure the satisfaction of our licensed partners
- Submit finished projects to the printer and check printer proofs
The Essentials:
- 2-4 years experience in relevant book or magazine publishing (managing editorial or production experience preferred)
- Proficient with Google Docs and Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign and Acrobat)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to adhere to (and enforce) multiple deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and with purpose
- Attention to detail and ability to enact standards across a wide variety of projects
- Familiarity with AP Style
About Us:
Topix Media Lab is an independent publisher that creates newsstand magazines and illustrated nonfiction books covering a range of categories from tabletop roleplaying games and pop culture-themed cookbooks to general reference titles and children’s books. We work with iconic brands, including Pokemon, Hasbro, Smithsonian, John Wayne Enterprises, MuggleNet, and others, as well as award-winning and bestselling authors like Sother Teague, Steve Spangler, and more.
Benefits:
- Health + dental + eye through Aetna
- 401K w/ percentage match
- Robust PTO + 10 days for holiday + week off for xmas
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote