Managing Editorial Assistant - (Open to remote)

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

Job summary

Une entreprise dans le secteur de l'édition recherche un Assistant Editorial Managing, idéalement passionné par les livres pour enfants. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience en édition, d'excellentes compétences en communication et une attention méticuleuse aux détails. Ce poste est ouvert au travail à distance.

Benefits

Assurance maladie

Compensation pour les frais de déplacement

Programme d'assistance éducative

Congés payés

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 mois d'expérience dans le secteur de l'édition.
• Compétences exceptionnelles en communication et organisation.
• Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités dans un environnement à délais.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un support administratif au département éditorial.
• Gérer les métadonnées et les calendriers de publication.
• Coordonner les corrections et assurer l'exactitude des informations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Managing Editorial Assistant - (Open to remote)

Managing Editorial Assistant - (Open to remote)

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

Penguin Workshop publishes a comprehensive list ofNew York Timesbestsellers, favorite children's book characters and licensed properties, in a variety of children's book formats, including picture books, middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels.

Specific Responsiblilites Include

• Provide general administrative support to the Managing Editorial department, including setting up meetings, providing title and meeting reports, calendar maintenance, etc.
• Set up and maintain title metadata and schedules in SAP and FileMaker Pro.
• Approve covers for distribution.
• Disseminate up-to-date information regarding production schedules, on-sale dates, and prices, etc.
• Coordinate reprint corrections and ensure accuracy.
• Create barcodes.
• Review eBooks for formatting, content accuracy, and overall quality.
• Review contract status and royalty rates.
• Download and collate files for leveling submission, digital sales materials, and various divisional needs/requests.
• Attend weekly production meetings with the Editorial, Copyediting, Design, and Production departments.
  
  

Please Apply If You Meet The Following Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months prior publishing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including a strong ability to interact with employees across various departments.
• Superb organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  

This position is open to remote.

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

Please apply by June 20th using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, 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 & generous paid time off.

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/.

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: 280539

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]

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