Penguin Random House · 1 day ago
Editorial Assistant, Portfolio Sentinel - (Hybrid)
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $51K/yrPenguin Random House is a leading adult and children's publishing house in North America. They are seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support to the Editor-In-Chief, assisting with the publication process and managing various editorial tasks.
PublishingMusicE-CommerceAudiobooksBooksEBooksPrinting
Responsibilities
Support the Editor-In-Chief in running the editorial department; help manage her calendar, deliverables, and materials in a fast-paced, high-information environment
Keep track of contracts, deadlines, manuscripts, jackets, and other parts of the publication process
Shepherd manuscripts through production, from styling to transmittal to trafficking copyedits and proofs back and forth with the author
Assist authors in navigating the publishing process; provide proactive, friendly, knowledgeable help to them on manuscript formatting, art formats, permissions, and notes
Under supervision, act as primary editorial contact for backlist authors and revised/anniversary editions
Collect data and maintain imprint databases on acquisitions, sales, contact information, and freelancers
Organize imprint events and happenings, including weekly editorial meetings and preparations for seasonal sales meetings and strategy sessions
Schedule meetings and meals; handle expenses; make travel arrangements as necessary
Read and quickly share feedback on manuscripts in progress; under supervision, line edit manuscripts and/or curate book excerpts and pull quotes
Draft both author-facing and consumer-facing materials such as emails, blurb requests, flap copy, TI sheets, editorial memos, and letters
Other support tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to master complex systems quickly
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs
Preferred
Prior office experience within book publishing a plus, but not required to succeed as an Editorial Assistant
Benefits
Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program
Educational Assistance
Generous paid time off
Company
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House is a book publishing company that provides audiobooks, eBooks, and printing services.
Founded in 2023
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Manuel Sansigre
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and EVP, Head of M&A
Brian Redler
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
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