Editorial Assistant, Pantheon Books
Pantheon Books is seeking an editorial assistant to join its team. The assistant’s role would be to provide administrative and editorial support to Pantheon’s SVP, Publisher and Senior Editor on an impressive list of books in fiction, nonfiction, and graphics.
Pantheon was founded in 1942 by Helen and Kurt Wolff, and began by publishing literature in translation. In the post-war decades, Pantheon emerged as the premiere home to major works of cultural commentary by such authors as Studs Terkel, Marguerite Duras and Simone de Beauvoir. Today its star-studded roster of award-winning authors include Wole Soyinka, James Gleick, Margo Jefferson, Ha Jin, Ali Smith, Alexander McCall Smith, Heather Ann Thompson, Charles Yu, Marjane Satrapi and Art Spiegelman.
Daily responsibilities include all-around project support for the publisher and senior editor, proposal/manuscript reading, drafting cover copy, brainstorming creative publishing approaches and solutions to help authors/books through the entire publication process. This position also acts as a liaison between authors, agents, and different departments within the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.
We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who is invested in learning about the publishing industry and being part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
The Role:
Evaluating manuscripts, writing reader’s reports, logging submissions, and drafting rejection letters
Scheduling, project management and general support for managers.
Writing and editing catalog, flap, and marketing copy for in-house and out-of-house promotional use
Preparing title information sheets and other marketing materials
Liaising with authors, publishers, agents, and the managing editorial department to interrelate and keep track of the production process from finished manuscript to bound book
Creating P&Ls and contract information sheets, collecting sales data, and providing competitive title research
Providing general administrative support, including answering phones, taking messages, booking conference rooms, catalog expense reports, routing author payments, keeping track of project due dates, executing mailings, and fielding questions from authors
The Essentials:
Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow up skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
Strong communication skills, both verbal & written
A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, and stakeholders
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
The entry-level salary for this position is $45,000. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program, kindly include your cover letter and resume in our application system.
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 250 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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
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
Postal Code: 10019
124763Penguin Random House LLC
To apply for this job please visit www.penguinrandomhouse.com.
