Editorial Administrative Assistant

Job Description

GIA Publications, Inc. is seeking an Editorial Administrative Assistant to assist in the Sacred Music Editorial department. This position requires organization, flexibility, strong communication skills, and a fine attention to detail.

Responsibilities:
- Assist with office administrative tasks
- Support day-to-day department operations
- Assist with maintaining and expanding the digital database
- Manage music submissions database and correspondence
- Provide administrative support for our Unbound platform.
- Participate in weekly Editorial meetings.
- Maintain regular communication via web platforms and personal interaction
- Complete other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:
- General knowledge of music notation, sacred and educational music, and basic musicianship
- Experience with music notation software
- Ability to learn software related to production as needed (Acumen, - Adobe In-Design, Graphic Converter, Slack, DocuSign, Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite)
- Proficiency in using the Internet and web-related platforms
- Ability to work well with co-workers, composers, and other business contacts
- Ability to efficiently and effectively multi-task and work independently
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to meet time-critical production deadlines and function well under pressure
- Capacity for great attention to detail
- Capability to adapt to GIA house-style, hymnal style, etc. while maintaining flexibility and taking direction as needed

GIA is a great place to work! After a 90-Day introductory period, benefits for full-time employees include:
- Employer-subsidized Medical Insurance and Prescription coverage
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Employer-provided life insurance
- A 401(k) plan and a Profit-Sharing plan
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- Paid Holidays

Location: Remote or Hybrid position, with in-person office space located at 7404 S. Mason Ave, Bedford Park, Illinois 60638 and 1033 South Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302

Start date: Available immediately!

About the Employer

Founded in 1941, GIA Publications, Inc. is a family-owned music publishing company, with a robust sacred music division. GIA offers more than 10,000 choral and instrumental editions in print, as well as hymnals, missalettes, books, recordings, a licensing division, and a wide variety of music education resources. The esteemed choral publisher Walton Music became part of GIA in 2013. Both World Library Publications (WLP) and Meredith Music joined the GIA family in 2020. Our website is www.giamusic.com.