Job Description

Penguin Young Readers is seeking a Managing Editorial Assistant to provide support to the Managing Editorial staff at Penguin Workshop. The ideal candidate will have a passion for children's books, be detail-oriented, eager to learn all aspects of the bookmaking process, and willing to work in a fast-paced, creative environment. 

Penguin Workshop publishes a comprehensive list of New York Times bestsellers, favorite children's book characters and licensed properties, in a variety of children's book formats, including picture books, middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels. 

Position Summary 

• Provide general administrative support to the Managing Editorial department, including setting up meetings, providing title and meeting reports, calendar maintenance, etc. 
• Set up and maintain title metadata and schedules in SAP and FileMaker Pro. 
• Approve covers for distribution. 
• Disseminate up-to-date information regarding production schedules, on-sale dates, and prices, etc. 
• Coordinate reprint corrections and ensure accuracy. 
• Create barcodes. 
• Review eBooks for formatting, content accuracy, and overall quality. 
• Review contract status and royalty rates. 
• Download and collate files for leveling submission, digital sales materials, and various divisional needs/requests. 
• Attend weekly production meetings with the Editorial, Copyediting, Design, and Production departments. 

Qualifications 

• Excellent communication skills, including a strong ability to interact with employees across various departments. 
• Superb organizational and time management skills. 
• Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.    
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.    
• No publishing experience required. 

The salary for this position is $48,000. This position is remote-eligible but will require working east-coast business hours. 

Please apply using our online application process by October 20, and please include your resume and cover letter. 

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, 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.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at < "">

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 274615

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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