Editorial Assistant, Dial Books for Young Readers (Open to Remote)

Editorial Assistant, Dial Books for Young Readers (Open to Remote)

Are you organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and passionate about picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade books? If so, become part of a team that’s determined to put great books in the hands of young people of all ages!

 

Dial Books for Young Readers seeks an editorial assistant to join the team. Supporting the Senior Executive Editor and the Associate Publisher, this will be an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support on a strong list of picture books, graphic novels, and some prose-based middle grade and YA. The assistant will provide administrative support and editorial backup for a wide range of titles, gaining practical bookmaking knowledge while being mentored in how editors choose, nurture, and promote the authors they work with. A passion for children’s books is a must. Previous office or intern experience is preferred, but publishing experience is not required.

 

Dial Books for Young Readers publishes commercial and literary titles that aim to entertain, enrich, and encourage young readers of all ages. Some of our notable and award-winning titles include Newbery Honor winners Mexikid by Pedro Martín, Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff, and The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley; bestselling picture books like The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld, Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri, and Santa in the City by Tiffany D. Jackson, illustrated by Reggie Brown; Pura Belpré Author Honor Winner Ariana Del Mar Jumps In by Jasminne Mendez; and National Book Award Finalists Huda F Cares? by Huda Fahmy and When Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed scatter Stars.

 

The Editorial Assistant will be part of a tight-knit team that publishes a mix of literary and commercial books that aim to entertain, enrich, and encourage children, middle-grade, and young adult readers. Assisting in all processes of book production from acquisition to publication, you will act as a liaison between authors, agents, and different departments within the company.

 

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and enjoys reading broadly and often. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books of all types and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly, is comfortable asking for help when needed,  and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team. If you can handle the details of immediately urgent tasks but also remember to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed, you'll assume greater editorial responsibilities over time.

 

Please apply using our ATS system by August 26, 2024, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our applicant resources page and FAQs page.

 

The Role:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to supervisors and occasional support to the imprint overall

• Assist with daily editorial activities, including proposal/manuscript screening and project follow-up
• Track and maintain grid of agented submissions
• Read and evaluate manuscripts, suggesting cuts or revisions and writing reader reports