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Editorial Assistant

Salary data based on 18 job postings

"The median salary for an Editorial Assistant in the entertainment content field is $62,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $50,000 at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile based on 14 job postings. Key skills required for this role include attention to detail, written communication, time management, project management, and data analysis."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$62,400

10th Percentile

$50,000

90th Percentile

$70,000

Sample Size

14

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Editorial Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$50,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$62,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$70,000Senior / top earners

Based on 14 job postings with salary data

Skills for Editorial Assistant

Attention to detailWritten communicationTime managementProject managementData analysisWriting and proofreadingCommunication and interpersonal skillsManuscript evaluationMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational skills

Common Employers Hiring Editorial Assistant

  • Book of the Month4 positions
  • Hachette Book Group3 positions
  • Simon & Schuster2 positions
  • Hearst Media Services2 positions
  • Bloomsbury Publishing Inc2 positions

Top Locations for Editorial Assistant

New York, NY 10001New York, NY 101041230 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10020300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019New York, NY

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Data extracted from 18 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated February 2026