Editor (Fully Remote)

Penguin Random House; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus program

Employee assistance programs

Student loan repayment

Educational assistance

Job summary

Penguin Random House is a leading publishing house seeking an experienced editor to acquire new projects, develop and produce existing ones, and contribute to creative execution in the comics and graphic novels division. You will serve as project manager for scheduling, communication, and production for titles under purview.

The role requires a minimum of five years editing comics/graphic novels, strong proofreading and organizational skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in comic book & graphic novel editing.
• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook; expertise with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new projects, develop and produce existing ones, and contribute to commercial creative execution.
• Serve as project manager for scheduling, communication, and creative production for titles under purview.
• Negotiate contracts, identify new talent, and collaborate on go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Acquire new projects, develop and produce existing ones, and contribute to commercial creative execution.
• Serve as project manager for scheduling, communication, and creative production for titles under purview.
• Negotiate contracts, identify new talent, and collaborate on go-to-market strategies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years’ experience in comic book & graphic novel editing required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading, and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; expertise with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous paid time off.
• Eligibility for annual profit award or bonus based on company results.
• Employee assistance programs including student loan repayment and educational assistance.

Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House is a leading adult and children's publishing house operating globally. The company boasts a vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints, committed to quality and innovation.