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Editorial Assistant

Salary data based on 29 job postings

"The median salary for an Editorial Assistant in the entertainment content field is $52,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $49,800 at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile based on 25 job postings. Key skills for this role include attention to detail, written and verbal communication, project management, and Microsoft Excel."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$52,500

10th Percentile

$49,800

90th Percentile

$70,000

Sample Size

25

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Editorial Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$49,800Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$52,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$70,000Senior / top earners

Based on 25 job postings with salary data

Skills for Editorial Assistant

Attention to detailWritten communicationProject managementMicrosoft ExcelVerbal communicationTime managementOrganizational skillsData analysisWriting and proofreadingCommunication and interpersonal skills

Common Employers Hiring Editorial Assistant

  • Hachette Book Group6 positions
  • Book of the Month5 positions
  • Simon & Schuster2 positions
  • Hearst Media Services2 positions
  • Macmillan Publishers2 positions

Top Locations for Editorial Assistant

New York, NY 10104New York, NY 10001New York, NY1230 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10020300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

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Data extracted from 29 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated July 2026