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Editorial Assistant

Salary data based on 39 job postings

"The median salary for an Editorial Assistant in the entertainment Content field is $52,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $50,000 at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile based on 34 job postings. Key skills required for this role include attention to detail, written communication, project management, Microsoft Excel, and time management."

Last updated: September 2026

Median

$52,500

10th Percentile

$50,000

90th Percentile

$70,000

Sample Size

34

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Editorial Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$50,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$52,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$70,000Senior / top earners

Based on 34 job postings with salary data

Skills for Editorial Assistant

Attention to detailWritten communicationProject managementMicrosoft ExcelTime managementOrganizational skillsData analysisWriting and proofreadingCommunication and interpersonal skillsManuscript evaluation

Common Employers Hiring Editorial Assistant

  • Book of the Month8 positions
  • Hachette Book Group6 positions
  • HarperCollins Publishers2 positions
  • Simon & Schuster2 positions
  • Hearst Media Services2 positions

Top Locations for Editorial Assistant

New York, NYNew York, NY 10104New York, NY 100011230 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10020New York City, New York, United States

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Data extracted from 39 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated September 2026