Penguin Random House · 3 days ago

Assistant Editor, Random House - (Open to remote)

New York, NY

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$53K/yr - $53K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Evaluate manuscripts and provide feedback to the editorial team

Coordinate management of the publishing of a list of books from acquisition to publication

Research trends and competition, including sales research on comp titles (books that may be comparable in terms of potential sales, audience, reader interest).

Draft catalog/flap copy (the synopsis/pitch of the book) and sales sheets.

Acquire a select number of projects

Participate in development of new book ideas

Manage communication between authors/agents and the editorial department.

Establish and coordinate editorial/production schedules to ensure all projects are met in a timely manner

Track and log agented submissions, payment requests, and invoices.

Draft contract and P&L requests.

Manage information flows between editorial and other internal departments such as production, managing editorial, art, marketing, publicity, and rights.

Provide general administrative and author support, including scheduling meetings and video conferences.

Qualification

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Editorial experiencePublishing process understandingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Required

2-3 years of experience in an editorial role within trade publishing, media and print

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and accurately complete multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

A strong writer with excellent communication skills.

An understanding of the overall publishing process.

Motivated, eager to learn, and resourceful, with a sense of humor and the ability to solve problems creatively and proactively.

Ability to follow departmental processes and keep track of deadlines.

Interest in working on a variety of formats and topics for all ages

The ability to maintain a professional correspondence with high-profile authors and their agents and teams.

A team player who can cultivate productive working relationships but also work independently when needed

An ability to learn new applications, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a plus.