Managing Editorial Assistant - (Open to remote)

Lensa; New York (NY); Remote; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a Managing Editorial Assistant for the Penguin Workshop team to provide essential administrative support, manage publishing schedules, and ensure quality across children's book production. This full-time, remote position requires a collaborative individual with a keen eye for detail, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Annual Bonuses

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of publishing experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Managing Editorial department.
• Manage title metadata and schedules using SAP and FileMaker Pro.
• Coordinate reprint corrections and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Lensa is a U.S. career site that helps job seekers discover job opportunities. We are not a staffing firm or agency. We promote jobs on behalf of our clients, which include employers, recruitment agencies, and marketing partners.

The Corporate Bookmaking Team is seeking a Managing Editorial Assistant to support the Penguin Workshop Managing Editorial team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for children's books, be detail-oriented, eager to collaborate across departments, and adaptable to a fast-paced, high-volume, creative environment.

Penguin Workshop publishes a range of children's books, including New York Times bestsellers, beloved characters, and licensed properties, in formats such as picture books, middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Managing Editorial department, including scheduling, report generation, and calendar management.
• Manage title metadata and schedules using SAP and FileMaker Pro.
• Approve covers for distribution.
• Disseminate updates on production schedules, on-sale dates, and prices.
• Coordinate reprint corrections and ensure accuracy.
• Create barcodes.
• Review eBooks for formatting, content accuracy, and quality.
• Review contract statuses and royalty rates.
• Download and organize files for various divisional needs.
• Participate in weekly production meetings with relevant departments.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of publishing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This position is remote and offers a salary of $51,000, with eligibility for annual bonuses based on company performance. Applications are due by June 20th via our online process, including your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations.

Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability insurance, and more.

Penguin Random House is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

For questions, contact [e-mail].