Editorial Assistant - RHCB Licensed Publishing - (Open to remote)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Penguin Random House is seeking an Editorial Assistant for RHCB Licensed Publishing with open-to-remote options. This entry-level role supports a team of editors working on board books, storybooks, and other licensed formats, with deadlines and a focus on quality publishing processes.

The position entails drafting info sheets, managing P&Ls, handling license copies, and preparing materials for licensors and sales conferences. Remote-friendly and full-time, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills for editorial support.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Write title information sheets and web copy.
• Create and track P&Ls (Profit and Loss documents).
• Order author and licensor book copies.
• Brainstorm new book and series ideas with editors and licensors.
• Assist editorial team with manuscript and book development.
• Create presentation decks for licensors and Sales Conferences.
• Present titles and book series at Sales Conferences.
• Handle sensitive embargoed materials.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Editorial Assistant - RHCB Licensed Publishing - (Open to remote)

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to USD 55,000 - yearly

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/.

Random House Children’s Books has an opportunity for an entry-level editorial assistant to support a team of 7 editors working on formats including board books, storybooks, leveled readers, chapter books, and activity books based on major licensed properties from Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Universal, and many other licensors. Must be comfortable working on projects under tight deadlines.

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
• 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

This position is open to remote.

Salary for this position is $55,000.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

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.

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We value 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.