Editorial Assistant, Viking Penguin

Penguin Random House is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support to the Viking imprint. Reporting to an Executive and Senior Editor, the Assistant will work closely with both editors on an exciting and broad list of fiction and nonfiction titles for Viking Books, as well as wellness-centered nonfiction for Penguin Life.  

 

Both the Executive Editor and Senior Editor work on an array of nonfiction and fiction titles for Viking Books, as well as wellness-centered nonfiction for Penguin Life. This position provides the opportunity to learn about the overall editorial process and the inner workings of a large publishing house. Viking Penguin and Penguin Life authors include Abigail Dean, Ada Calhoun, Jamil Jan Kochai, Cady Coleman, Kristina Kuzmic, Sonia Purnell, Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Paco De Leon, Mattie Kahn, Cal Flyn, and Jason De Leon.

 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Preparing titles for production, overseeing all permissions and illustrations, and managing the entire production process from finished manuscript to bound book.
• Evaluating manuscripts, logging submissions, writing reader’s reports, and drafting rejection letters.
• Communicating with authors and literary agents, as well as a variety of internal departments, including Contracts, Production, Publicity, and Marketing.
• Assisting with cover copy, online copy and metadata, and title information sheets for hardcovers and paperbacks.
• Compiling sales figures, contract data, and other relevant information during the acquisition process.
• Managing galley and finished book mailings.
• Providing general administrative support including scheduling, expense reports, tracking short and long-term project due dates, fielding questions from authors, etc.

 

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements: 

• Prior office experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels as well as external individuals
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proactive with the ability to problem solve creatively

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to learn new programs
• Interest in book publishing

 

*This NYC-based role is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which include but are not limited to book mailings and in-office meetings.

 

The salary for this position is $48,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.

 

 

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.

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