Career Opportunities

Plural Publishing, Inc., located in San Diego, California, is a leader in providing textbooks and professional publications and resources to the fields of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Voice/Singing, and Special Education. We are very proud of our commitment and contributions to these areas of human development. We are a small, but successful, company that relies upon a team of experienced and dedicated employees, who work with esteemed authors and other industry leaders to deliver books and materials that make a difference. We work with prestigious academic and professional authors and accordingly expect our team members to have solid written and verbal skills.  Learn more about the company here.
 

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT (EA) - posted 10/6/2025
The EA role is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a career in book publishing. The EA plays a pivotal role in providing administrative and project support to the Editorial Director, Managing Editor, Associate Acquisitions Editor, and Project Editor, helping to sign new books and revisions, and ensure they are published on time. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who can multitask and meet assigned deadlines. We work with prestigious academic and professional authors and accordingly expect our team to have solid listening, written and verbal communication skills. 

This is an entry-level, in-person position reporting to the Editorial Director.  The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are looking to hire quickly, thus local candidates are preferred.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Perform administrative and clerical duties (data entry, printing, copying, filing, and answering phones.)
  • Process/review book manuscripts and artwork for hand-over to Production.
  • Review and upload ancillary materials (PowerPoint slides, quizzes, videos, etc.) to companion websites.
  • Update and disseminate status reports and schedules.
  • Update and ensure product data is correct across all databases and reports.
  • Assist editors in creating contracts.
  • Transmit newly signed contracts.
  • Coordinate peer reviews of draft manuscripts and new book proposals.
  • Implement online surveys to solicit market feedback on products.
  • Create author complimentary copy lists.
  • Prepare product, adoption, and customer data for use in product development research.
  • Handle copyright applications.
  • Communicate with authors and customers.
  • Some travel to conferences, as needed.
  • Other tasks and special projects, as required.

Desired Attributes, Skills, and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably in English, Journalism, Communication, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Linguistics, or related.
  • Strong interest in book publishing.
  • Previous work experience requiring multitasking and attention to detail.
  • Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate, high-quality work.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to juggle multiple tasks and projects, prioritize workload, and work well under pressure.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving in relation to assigned tasks.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • Flexible and able to accept cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Uphold high standards of professionalism and courtesy when working with colleagues, authors, and customers.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and other typical workplace software.
  • Quick to learn new technologies and systems.

Annual Salary:
$38,000 to $45,000
The stated salary reflects the range that Plural Publishing, Inc. reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s education, experience, unique skills and abilities, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

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