General Information
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., headquartered in midtown Manhattan, is an independent, global publisher of print and electronic media products, specializing in: scientific and technical books and journals; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and textbooks and
educational materials for colleges and universities. Wiley has publishing, marketing, and distribution centers located in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Wiley is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce that will allow us to compete effectively in a diverse, global marketplace. We are further committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are valued and can enjoy professional success.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a company-matched savings plan.
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Email:jdanoff@wiley.com, Attn.: Human Resources Department
Fax: (212) 850-6049, Attn.: Human Resources Department
Mail:
Human Resources Department John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 605 Third Avenue New York, NY 10158
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Publishing Assistants
Contact the Human Resources Department
Interested in beginning a challenging and rewarding career in publishing? Wiley's entry-level positions provide the opportunity to train with top-level professionals and are the ideal springboard into professional and managerial roles. Responsibilities include administrative support as well as independent projects. Interested candidates should have previous office experience, strong organizational, communication, and computer skills (word processing and spreadsheet), and the ability to prioritize
responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Our entry-level opportunities include: Editorial Assistants, Marketing Assistants, Production Assistants, Publicity Assistants and Sales Representatives.
Professional/Technical/Managerial Openings
New York City Location
Production Editor
Contact Beth Nabi/Michelle Riklan
Working in the Scientific, Technical and Medical Division, the Production Editor is responsible for the complete production of 2-4 quarterly
updatable loose-leaf manuals and CD-ROMs. Act as a liaision between outside editors and authors, and in-house editorial and marketing
departments. The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of proofreading, desktop typesetting and printing. 1-3 years production editing experience with technical materials is required, as well as extensive electronic production experience. Familiarity with Ventura, XyWrite and Word 6.0 is a plus.
Scientific Editor
Contact Beth Nabi/Michelle Riklan
Edit manuscripts for style, consistency and accuracy of scientific content throughout the production cycle. Ensure that manuscripts conform to quality standards and provide all details required for the large and diverse consumer base. The successful candidate must have a B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Materials research, as well as one year of lab experience. Computer literacy, and excellent organizational and
communication skills are required. Knowledge of electronic editing using redlining/revisions is a plus. One to two years scientific copyediting, line editing and developmental editing experience is preferred.
Designer
Working in the Creative Services Department in the Professional, Reference and Trade Group, the Designer must have a minimum of 1-2 years design experience preferably with book covers and publishing. Computer skills required include Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop. The successful candidate must also have the ability to prioritize many projects simultaneously and be a team player.
Senior Production Editor Contact Lisa Staras Abrams
Coordinate and monitor production process for College textbooks from manuscript through bound book. Act as a liaison with production managers, authors and editors to monitor progress and avoid errors and delays. The successful candidate must have at least two years' experience in production, preferably in college. In-depth knowledge of composition, copyediting, design and manufacturing is required.
Associate Developmental Editor, Architecture Contact Lisa Griffiths
Working in the Professional and Trade Division, this Associate Developmental Editor will manage Wiley's flagship publication,
Architectural Graphics Standards. Coordinate content development and serve as the point person for all activities related to this publication. The successful candidate must have a BA/AA in Architecture or at least two years' experience in the architectural or construction fields. It is necessary to have strong project management, interpersonal and communication skills. Publishing experience is a plus.
Senior Telecommunications Analyst Contact Lisa Staras Abrams
Responsible for maintaining maximum on-line service for all telephone systems, adjuncts and WAN systems. Evaluate telecommunications equipment, recommend improvements and implement solutions. Plan, initiate and organize all moves, additions, changes and repairs of
telephone equipment at all domestic locations. Maintain, recommend and improve the telecommunications Security and Disaster Recovery Plans as well as system back-ups and tape rotation cycles. At least five years of related experience is required.
Network Analyst II Contact Lisa Staras Abrams
The following skills are desired: AS/400 - Terminal, PC support and printer connectivity, Arcserve 5.1 Back-up software, Compaq Proliant 2000 and 4500 administration, Token-Ring and Ethernet Networking.
Applications Developer Contact Lisa Staras Abrams
Responsible for full project life-cycle application development in a distributed systems environment, including interacting with Wiley business unit to identify requirements and to translate them into system development specifications; developing systems that span across multiple Wiley platforms including Sun Solaris, Windows NT, AS/400 and PC's; coding custom functionality using languages such as Java, C and SQL; developing Internet and non-Internet-enabled GUI front-ends, application programming interfaces and on-line transaction processing and querying systems employing relational, object relational database and file-based systems. The successful candidate must also have 2 to 4 years of MIS experience.
College Division Field Sales Openings
Regional Sales Assistant Contact Lisa Staras Abrams
Located in Berkeley, California, the Regional Sales Assistant will provide administrative and sales support to the regional office including field staff members. Respond to customer requests, place orders and solve problems for faculty and bookstores. Maintain financial records and work on selected accounts as neeeded. The successful candidate must have prior office experience as well as excellent communication, time-management and word-processing skills.
Publisher's Representatives Contact Lisa Staras Abrams
Open territories currently exist in Florida; Ohio/Kentucky;
negotiation, listening, interpersonal, time management and analytical skills are required. A high level of motivation is needed, with the ability to work independently to accomplish objectives. Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel 40% of the time.
National Product Consultant Contact Lisa Staras Abrams
An open territory is located in Chicago or St. Louis. Act as Sales Specialist to maximize the sales to approximately 20 key accounts. Report all significant curricular and educational trends in the region that could have an effect on the sales, promotion, development or publication of our books. Service accounts with the focus on customer needs and
