Editorial Assistant - Licensing & Publishing (Remote)

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Job summary

Penguin Random House LLC in New York is seeking an entry-level Editorial Assistant to support a team of editors working on licensed properties from Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Universal, and others. This role involves tight deadlines and collaboration across departments.

Candidates should have strong writing and organizational skills, enjoy multi-tasking, and be proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Remote-friendly, full-time with benefits; applications due by Oct 6.

Qualifications

• Interest in and enthusiasm for licensed book publishing.
• Ability to multi-task 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.

Responsibilities

• Writing title information sheets and web copy
• Creating and tracking P&Ls (Profit and Loss documents)
• Ordering author and licensor book copies
• Brainstorming new book and series ideas with editors and licensors
• Assisting editorial team with manuscript and book development
• Creating presentation decks for Licensors and Sales Conferences
• Presenting individual titles and book series at Sales Conferences
• Handling sensitive embargoed materials

Skills

Interest in licensed publishing

Multi-tasking

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Penguin Random House LLC in New York is seeking an entry-level Editorial Assistant to support a team of editors working on licensed properties from Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Universal, and others. This role involves tight deadlines and collaboration across departments.

Candidates should have strong writing and organizational skills, enjoy multi-tasking, and be proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Remote-friendly, full-time with benefits; applications due by Oct 6.