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!
Who is GIA Publications, Inc.?
GIA Publications, Inc. provides high-quality sacred music resources plus a wealth of music education resources with the most advanced research and pedagogy in the field today. Founded in 1941, GIA Publications, Inc. is a family-owned company with more than 10,000 choral and instrumental editions in print, as well as hymnals, missals, books, recordings, and a co-owned licensing division. Our website is www.giamusic.com.