Job Description

TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant to join their team. The Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to a collaborative editorial team, and will work on a range of nonfiction titles, which include Set Boundaries Find Peace , The Odd 1s Out , Anxiously Attached , Burn After Writing , and more.

TarcherPerigee is a leading imprint in the personal growth space, with the mission of empowering readers to improve their lives. Its list spans mental health and relationships, spirituality and the search for meaning, creativity, neurodiversity, and related areas.

This position provides the opportunity to learn about the overall editorial process and the inner workings of a large publishing house.

For consideration, please apply using our online application process and include your  resume and  cover letter .

The Role:

• Providing administrative support to a senior-level editor and the editor in chief
• Overseeing the development of book projects from acquisition to publication
• Assisting in the acquisitions process by reading and evaluating submissions
• Coordinating schedules with the Editorial, Managing Editorial, and Production teams
• Preparing manuscripts for production, routing and tracking contracts, and processing expense reports
• Communicating between authors, agents, and a variety of internal departments, including Marketing, Publicity, Sales, Production, and Art
• Preparing paperwork, including contract requests, profit and loss statements, and production memos
• Writing title information sheets, online copy, and cover copy
• Manage multiple in-house systems including Box, SAP, FileMaker Pro, and more.

The Essentials:

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity and/or interest in the current marketplace and an appetite for personal growth, psychology, wellness, and creativity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to use available resources to problem solve
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to demonstrate competence with numerous and varying systems or programs
• Prior office experience within publishing a plus

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

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 < "">

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: 275399

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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