Editorial Assistant, Frederic

F. Schumacher & Co.
New York, NY
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level editorial professionals who are detail-oriented and comfortable with multi-tasking across print, digital, and publishing domains.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in media production or editorial coordination in design and lifestyle fields
    — “support day-to-day operations across print, digital, and our books division”
  • People who thrive in environments that value entrepreneurial spirit and accountability
    — “Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit Take Ownership & Accountability”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a strong ability to represent the brand professionally in all communications
    — “Able to represent FREDERIC in a polished, professional manner”
  • The position requires simultaneous management of multiple projects and deadlines
    — “an ability to multitask across several projects simultaneously”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in coordinating creative projects and managing communication with designers and brands
    — “Reaching out to interior designers and brands to gather credit information”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with design, fashion, and lifestyle content creation
    — “Interested in interior design, the arts, fashion, and culture”
  • Showcase skills in using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Dropbox for editorial tasks
    — “Fluent in basic computer skills and programs (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Dropbox)”
  • Emphasize your ability to build compelling stories for digital platforms
    — “Building stories for FREDERICMAGAZINE.COM”
  • Demonstrate experience in invoice tracking and project budgeting for editorial work
    — “Creating cost estimates and call sheets for photo shoots”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • supported editorial team
  • managed content for multiple platforms
Typical background
BA in JournalismMA in Publishing

Skills & requirements

Required

Editorial CoordinationContent ManagementProject ManagementCommunication

Preferred

Interior Design Knowledge

Stack & domain

OrganizationalDetail-orientedSelf-motivatedMulti-taskingCommunicationInterior Design

About the role

Original posting from F. Schumacher & Co. via Greenhouse

About Schumacher  

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows: 

Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit 

Take Ownership & Accountability 

Be Solutions-Oriented 

Demonstrate Courage 

Practice Adaptability 

Embrace Collaboration 

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is a part of Frederic Media. 

Launched in 2021, FREDERIC is a print and digital media brand covering a range of topics that comprise the well-lived life—interior and garden design, architecture, fashion, art, and more. Named after the visionary Frederic Schumacher, who founded F. Schumacher & Co in 1889, FREDERIC is a must-read for designers and design lovers looking to stay ahead of the curve. In addition to a quarterly print publication, our website, FREDERICMAGAZINE.COM, offers a mix of exclusive stories that offer readers access to A-list decorators, up-and-coming talents, lifestyle experts, and the best shopping from around the globe. We also publish books under the FREDERIC and Schumacher imprints, in partnership with Monacelli. 

Role Overview 

FREDERIC is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support day-to-day operations across print, digital, and our books division, working closely with our editorial team. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to multitask across several projects simultaneously. This position will report primarily to the magazine’s senior design editor. 

Responsibilities 

Your primary responsibilities will include: 

Reaching out to interior designers and brands to gather credit information 

Creating cost estimates and call sheets for photo shoots 

Image research and photography licensing for magazine stories and books 

Submitting and tracking invoices from writers and photographers 

Building stories for FREDERICMAGAZINE.COM 

Sending hard copies or article PDFs to featured brands/designers 

Requirements 

You are: 

Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated 

A successful multi-tasker who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment 

Fluent in basic computer skills and programs (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Dropbox) 

A clear communicator, both written and verbal 

Interested in interior design, the arts, fashion, and culture 

Able to represent FREDERIC in a polished, professional manner 

Benefits Package 

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family. 

Wealth Benefits: 

Competitive Salary 

Corporate Annual Profit Sharing 

401K Plan  

Health Benefits: 

Dental Coverage  

Medical Coverage 

Prescription Drug Plan  

Vision Coverage   

Health Savings Account (HSA) 

TELADOC 

Other Benefits: 

20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) 

10 Company Holidays  

Bereavement Leave 

Life Insurance  

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 

AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans) 

Pet Insurance  

Short-Term Disability (STD) 

Long Term Disability (LTD) 

Parental Medical Leave 

Child Bonding Leave  

Employee Discount 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. 

Salary Range $50,000—$55,000 USD

Source: F. Schumacher & Co. careers (Greenhouse)

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