Assistant/Associate Editor, Licensed Books, Random House Children’s Books (Open to Remote)

Bertelsmann; New York (NY); A distancia; USD 60.000 - 71.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit bonus

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

Penguin Random House LLC is seeking an Assistant/Associate Editor to manage a list of licensed titles across board books, storybooks, leveled readers, chapter books and activity books. The role involves collaboration with licensors, editors and designers, with deadlines and a remote-friendly setup.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years in children’s editorial work, a passion for licensed publishing, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Formación

• 2+ years of children’s editorial experience required.
• Interest in licensed book publishing essential.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and edit about 25 titles per year.
• Brainstorm new book/series ideas with licensors.
• Hire authors and edit manuscripts.
• Write title information sheets and web copy.
• Prepare licensor approvals and check embargoed materials.
• Collaborate with designers and review all stages of book development.
• Create decks for licensors and sales conferences and present titles.

Conocimientos

Multitasking

Deadline management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Descripción del empleo

Assistant/Associate Editor, Licensed Books, Random House Children’s Books (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House LLC

New York, 1745 Broadway, United States

remote

USD 60,000 - 70,500 (Yearly)

Company Description

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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

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.

Job Description

Random House Children’s Books is seeking an assistant/associate-level editor to manage about 25 titles per year, including board books, storybooks, leveled readers, chapter books, and activity books based on major licensed properties from Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Universal, and other licensors. This position offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative, hands-on department while expanding our exciting, eye-catching list. Reporting to and working closely with the Editorial Director,the incoming editor should be comfortable working on rush projects under tight deadlines.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing and editing a publishing list of approximately 25 titles per year
• Brainstorming new book and series ideas with licensors
• Hiring authors
• Editing manuscripts
• Writing title information sheets and web copy
• Writing Manuscripts
• Obtaining licensor approvals
• Collaborating with designers
• Reviewing all stages of book development
• Creating presentation decks for Licensors and Sales Conferences
• Presenting individual titles and book series at Sales Conferences
• Tracking trends, new shows, movies, and products for potential licensing opportunities
• Handling sensitive embargoed materials.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of children’s editorial experience
• Interest in and enthusiasm for licensed book publishing
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Additional Information

The salary for an Assistant Editor is $60,000 and an Associate Editor is $70,500.

All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

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.

• 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Wevalue the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.