Job Opportunity: Project Manager:Kevin Anderson & Associates
Job description:
Project Manager Published: Nov. 25, 2021
Offered by: Kevin Anderson & Associates
income: $50K+ located on practice
advantages: Health; Dental; 401K; Bonus
Duration: Full Time
Job location: New York, NY
Requirements: Join our fast-growing and dynamic team to work alongside some of the publishing industry's most exciting and influential figures. Flexible hours, the capability to work in the house, and working with leading authors, agents, editors, and publishers are just a few of the many perks of this position.
We are seeking for a quick-thinking and dedicated project manager who is self-sufficient, performs well in a fast-paced environment, and works in the house efficiently and effectively. This position reports directly to our Editor-in-Chief and is responsible for managing the book-writing process for many of our most important authors and publishers.
The project manager's primary responsibilities will include pitching and staffing projects, sending invoices and obtaining funds from clients, resolving any issues between clients and staff, superviseing projects and ensuring that the senior editor, writer, and client are working well together, maintaining accurate records in appropriate systems, approving freelancers' invoices for monthly payroll, and other related tasks.
As a member of the management team, the project manager will be a key contributor to the continuing development of the company, including offering insight into potential growth opportunities and advising on how to improve our services and internal processes.
We work often with clients who are high-profile, high-net-worth, or innovators in their respective industries and professions. Information technology is very important that the candidate feels comfortable working with such clients and is able to do so with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail.
Responsibilities -Coordinate book-writing and editing teams -Manage the manuscript-writing process from initial project staffing through publication -Create, update, and maintain project timelines, holding all parties accountable -Correspond with clients via email and phone in a professional manner to answer questions, solve problems, and alleviate concerns all over the project -Arrange and schedule meetings between clients and staff -Identify and resolve issues with clients and staff in a timely manner -Maintain broad knowledge and knowledge of writing, editing, and publishing trends -Draft contracts and proposals from templates -Maintain up-to-date records of all projects in the appropriate systems -Approve contractor invoices when appropriate -Perform other related tasks as necessary
Qualifications and Requirements -Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) -Must have 3+ years practice at a similar position within the publishing industry -Strong knowledge and consciousness of the general marketplace and significant market segments within the publishing industry -Excellent critical reading and editorial expertise -broad knowledge of the publishing process and the publishing industry -A quiet home office where calls (audio and video) can be attended without background noise or interruptions -Ideally located within the Greater NYC Area, though we will seriously consider any highly qualified clients
expertise and Competencies -Self-motivated, hands-on, and creative with exceptional communication expertise -Persuasive and goal-oriented -Committed team player who enjoys a fast-paced and results-oriented work environment -capability to work both independently and with a team -capability to exhibit patience and enthusiasm in all client situations -Attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment with the capability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate -Strong initiative and judgment, particularly regarding team leadership abilities -Strong computer and research expertise, with proficiency in MS Word -Excellent conversation and presentation expertise, with an capability to quickly establish rapport and react effectively in dynamic, fluid, customer-facing situations -capability to understand and quickly acquire in-depth knowledge of services offered, carefully analyze customer needs, and present solutions
About Our Employer : Kevin Anderson & Associates is a fast-growing and industry-leading book-writing, ghostwriting, editing, and publishing consultation firm located in Manhattan with offices in Nashville and LA. Our staff is composed mostly of editors who once occupied key acquisitions and executive positions at Big-5 publishing houses. Our services are customized to the needs of each client and have produced numerous bestselling books. Our clients include literary agents, traditional and hybrid publishing houses, celebrities, notable figures in politics and business, and a wide variety of first-time authors. We work closely with publishers and agents, providing reliable and well-managed ghostwriting and book-doctoring services. We occupy a unique function within the publishing industry as we bring together authors, publishers, agents, marketers, publicists, designers, and other industry professionals in the unified goal to produce a prosperous and powerful book.
Contact: Alexandra
E-mail: E-Mail: careers@kawriting.com
Address: 1115 Broadway, 10th Floor
Special Instructions: To Apply Do not call about this position. candidates who call will have their applications discarded. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to each and every applicant. We will respond if we're interested in pursuing your candidacy further.
Please submit the following materials to careers@kawriting.com with the subject line ?Project Manager Applicant?: -Detailed cover letter -Resume/CV
KAA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of gender, sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, discapability, military service, or other non-merit factor.
