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Assistant Editor

John Wiley & Sons Inc.
United States, New Jersey, Hoboken
111 River Street (Show on map)
Feb 05, 2026
Job Description: Assistant Editor Location: Hoboken (HQ), NJ, USA Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns. About the Role: The Assistant Editor is responsible for working alongside the editors on digital-based courseware products that are primarily in large undergraduate markets across Accounting, Business, Science, and Math to support the development and updates of products. The Assistant Editor will also work closely with other content management, technology, marketing, and sales teams. Responsibilities will include: Assisting with market research and development activities. Performing administrative tasks such as creating reports. Executing contracts. Managing payments. Working with sales and customers to help support and drive growth. The position requires strong organization, communication, and teamwork skills. Customer-facing skills are required for interacting with authors, content subject matter experts and reviewers, sales, and professors. How you will make an impact: Supporting day-to-day functions of the Editorial team Contributing to the courseware product planning and development process Supporting the alignment of consistent workflows across the Editorial team Building and strengthening partnerships between editorial and our key partners in sales and marketing We are looking for people who have: Strong data literacy skills, able to quickly adapt to new systems and platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with MS Office (esp. Excel; PowerPoint) and PowerBI, Knowledge of salesforce is a plus. The ability to work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives The ability to persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task/manage a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities About Wiley: Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities. With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance. We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow. We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered. Salary Range: 53,100 USD to 72,567 USD #LI-KW1