Penguin Random House is a leading publisher seeking an Editorial Assistant for its Dutton imprint. The role involves providing editorial and administrative support to the Publisher and Editorial Director, coordinating the book production process, and assisting with various tasks related to publishing.
Responsibilities
- Communicating between authors, literary agents, and internal departments to coordinate and track the book production process from finished manuscript to bound book (including trafficking of copyedited manuscript, pages, galley copy, cover copy, and cover mechanicals). Staying on top of all deadlines
- Writing promotional copy including title information sheets, online retail copy, and package copy for supervisors’ approval. Also responsible for maintaining metadata and keywords for all editor(s) titles
- Providing general administrative support by scheduling meetings, prepping for department meetings, managing expense reports, archiving, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, etc
- Preparing and routing P&Ls and contract information sheets for acquisitions
- Evaluating submissions and manuscripts in conjunction with supervisors
- Begin training in editorial development of manuscripts in conjunction with the editorial team
Skills
- At least one year of full-time publishing experience
- An avid reader of fiction and nonfiction
- Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, with timely follow-up over email and phone
- A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, and other stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines
- A proactive problem-solver who suggests solutions when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Adobe, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent writing skills, especially in writing promotional copy
- Experience tutoring, teaching, preceptoring, or mentoring is a plus
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
Penguin Random House is a book publishing company that provides audiobooks, eBooks, and printing services. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, AUS, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Penguin Random House has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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