Editorial Assistant, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group - (Hybrid) at Penguin Random House LLC Ne[...]

Penguin Random House LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Penguin Random House LLC in New York is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support an Editor and an Editor at Large. Responsibilities include evaluating manuscripts, writing reader’s reports, and managing projects. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

This hybrid role offers a salary of $51,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must be able to commute to the office located at 1745 Broadway, New York.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating manuscripts and writing reader's reports.
• Scheduling and project management support.
• Writing and editing catalog and marketing copy.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Pantheon Books is seeking an editorial assistant to provide administrative and editorial support to an Editor and an Editor at Large for a compelling list of fiction, nonfiction and graphic titles.

Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluating manuscripts, writing reader’s reports, logging submissions and drafting rejection letters.
• Scheduling, project management and general support for managers.
• Writing and editing catalog, flap and marketing copy for in‑house and out‑of‑house promotional use.
• Preparing title information sheets and other marketing materials.
• Liaising with authors, publishers, agents and the managing editorial department to coordinate and track the production process from finished manuscript to bound book.
• Creating P&Ls and contract information sheets, collecting sales data and providing competitive title research.
• Providing general administrative support, including answering phones, taking messages, booking conference rooms, filing expense reports, routing author payments, tracking project due dates, executing mailings and fielding author questions.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ability to prioritize and strong follow‑up skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems creatively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

This is a Hybrid role. We consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, including the tri‑state area (NJ, CT, PA).

The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Benefits: Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, 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 and generous paid time off.

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, NY

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 280899