Editorial Assistant, Frederic

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.