Publishing Consultant / Business Development

As a Publishing Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to assist authors with their publishing related queries and close deals. You will be required to develop and implement strategies aimed at increasing revenue and profitability. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the publishing industry, including authors, marketeers, distributors, etc., will be a crucial part of your role. Managing the acquisition process for new titles will be another key aspect of your job, which will involve evaluating manuscripts, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the editing and production process. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing marketing and promotional strategies for new and existing titles, working closely with authors to execute marketing plans for their books. To excel in this role, you should possess strong communication and negotiation skills. Your ability to build relationships with community members, influencers, and stakeholders will be essential. Being self-motivated with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team is highly valued. A passion for reading and literature will be considered a strong asset for this position. Staying up-to-date with industry news and trends will also be part of your responsibilities, and you will be expected to make recommendations to the publishing house leadership team based on your insights.,