Publishing Coordinator – Children's Books (Hybrid)

Bertelsmann; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription drug insurance

Dental

Vision

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible SP

Health Savings Account

Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life/AD&D Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Repayment Program

Educational Assistance & generous paid

Job summary

Penguin Random House LLC is seeking a Publishing Assistant for WaterBrook Children’s, Hybrid in New York. You will support the Publishing Director and team, helping plan programs, manage schedules, and coordinate with Editorial, Art, Marketing, and Publicity to drive a diverse Christian children's list.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced publishing environment with hybrid in-office responsibilities near 1745 Broadway.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new processes and systems.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and innovate creative solutions.
• Interest in the Christian children’s book marketplace.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating with authors and colleagues across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Publishing Director and other editorial staff.
• Maintain schedules and due dates for titles, pipelines, and major projects.
• Assist with organizational tasks on senior staff’s title lists and imprint initiatives.
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate the bookmaking process and imprint initiatives.
• Communicate with authors and agents to assist with requests and updates.
• Provide editorial feedback and brainstorming on acquired projects; assist as second eyes for acquisitions.
• Assist with copywriting including jacket, metadata, and other marketing copy.
• Research for special projects and assist with presentations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Interest in Christian children’s books

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Penguin Random House LLC is seeking a Publishing Assistant for WaterBrook Children’s, Hybrid in New York. You will support the Publishing Director and team, helping plan programs, manage schedules, and coordinate with Editorial, Art, Marketing, and Publicity to drive a diverse Christian children's list.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced publishing environment with hybrid in-office responsibilities near 1745 Broadway.