Editorial Assistant, RISE x Penguin Workshop + World of Eric Carle
2 months ago
Editorial Assistant, RISE x Penguin Workshop + World of Eric Carle (Open to Remote)
Penguin Young Readers is seeking a child-focused editorial assistant to support two editors and one publisher in developing and publishing picture books and board books for 0-5-year-olds. This role spans two imprints, works with nonfiction and fiction books, and reports to the Publisher, who oversees both imprints:
RISE x Penguin Workshop develops books that serve to empower young readers, such as the ALA Notable First Conversations series, the Ezra Jack Keats award-winning title How To Say Hello to a Worm, singer/songwriter Ani Di Franco's The Knowing, Caldecott-winning Aida Salazar's When Moon Blooms, and New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck's You Broke It To learn more about RISE x Penguin Workshop, please visit the site.
World of Eric Carle continues the legacy of Eric Carle by building out a program of engaging young books based on his work, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and beyond. To learn more about Eric Carle, please visit this site.
Strong candidates will come with a sense of purpose, a sense of humor, and a sense of young children. The desire and ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team is a must. Delight in organization and a taste for learning systems will go a long way. This is a support role encompassing the entire publishing process from conception through to publication and beyond.
Please apply using our ATS system by July 25, 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 look over our open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.
The Role
Taking part in regular creative meetings with both the RISE team and the WoEC team to touch base on existing projects, brainstorm new titles, review manuscripts or layouts, problem-solve, and strategize Performing administrative tasks such as maintaining schedules, spreadsheets, and internal data systems; mailing packages (when relevant); completing forms; ordering books for the editors and authors; coordinating interdepartmental meetings; gathering information per internal requests Corresponding with authors, illustrators, agents, and other industry colleagues Assisting with the project acquisition process: request pricing from Production, run profit & loss statements, research competitive titles, generate acquisition / contract paperwork, update the books system, pull sales figures from Bookscan, and stay on top of internal deadlines. Reviewing and tracking manuscript submissions with editorial team Conducting research for projects including, but not limited to, photo research, market research, illustrator research, and authenticity reader research Preparing manuscripts for copyediting Tracking awards and accolades Writing cover copy, catalog copy, web copy, publisher positioning sheets, and title information sheetsThe Essentials:
- Specific interest in and enthusiasm for 0-5 publishing: board books, novelty books, and picture books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Strong interpersonal / communication skills and a strong interest in working and learning collaboratively
- An organized, linear, meticulous, and deadline-oriented approach to work
- Superior writing skills with a reverence for clarity
- Strong research skills (as applied to generating art notes, sourcing competitive titles for comparison, and cross-checking subject-specific information per book)
- Consistent follow-up and follow-through, and the ability to time-manage and prioritize a multitude of tasks
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDFs, PowerPoint, Instagram, and the ability to swiftly learn new systems
- Exposure to 0-5 year-olds (from any side: teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, parent, aunt or uncle, etc.) is a plus
The salary for this position is $48,000. 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
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 272365
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