Assistant Managing Editor (Hybrid)

The Corporate Bookmaking team is currently seeking two Assistant Managing Editors - one to support the Del Rey and Inklore imprints, reporting to the Senior Managing Editor and one to support the Harmony, Rodale, Convergent, and One World imprints, reporting to the Managing Editor. In either role, you will be a key member of a highly collaborative team that is experiencing a period of exciting growth. 

 

This position requires extreme attention to detail, great people skills, and a facility for working in a fast-paced environment. You will manage and disperse information company-wide and help bring to fruition a diverse list of books and products. Our lists include everything from cookbooks, novels, and comics to books on health, wellness, and social science. Our notable authors include Ta-Nahisi Coates, Silvia Morena-Garcia, Rachel Smythe, and Yung Pueblo. Uniquely placed at the intersection of many different teams across the division, Assistant Managing Editors route materials and act as a point of contact for various departments, including editorial, production, design, cover art, marketing, and sales. 

 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Assists with day-to-day upkeep of data in internal databases.  

• Routes and tracks cover copy and jackets. 

• Sets and manages deadlines for manuscripts and cover copy from editorial department. 

• Schedules seasonal meetings by imprint and creates/distributes meeting materials. 

• Processes corrections for both print books and eBooks, collaborating with production editorial, art, and the corporate reprint production team. 

• Provides general support to the Managing Editorial department. 

 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

• Minimum 1 year of experience in book publishing; Managing Editorial or Production Editorial preferred 

• Superb attention to detail 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as Adobe Acrobat 

• Solid proofreading skills 

• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style 

 

If you have a preference for working with one set of imprints over the other, please specify this in your cover letter.

 

The salary for these positions is $56,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.   

 

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

 

Applications for this role will be accepted through November 9, 2025 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 our FAQs page.

 

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