2.0
23 May 2023
Former employee, more than 1 year
New York, NY
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Work with competent, sometimes great, occasionally legendary authors. General culture of solidarity and support among fellow assistant-level employees. Real entry point into editorial responsibilities to offset the drudgery. Solid credential for appealing to subsequent employers. Plenty of free books.
Cons
If you are paired with a difficult manager, your life will be a waking nightmare. Poor work/life separation, due both to managers' expectations and to a persistent expectation that you take work home. HR will always protect a big-name staff member over the employee they are mistreating. Not much room to move up within the company unless your timing is especially lucky.