Editorial Assistant, Putnam

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

New York, United States Penguin Random House Full time

G.P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant to join its team. The assistant’s role would be to provide administrative and editorial support to an Executive Editor on an impressive list of fiction. We are looking for a detail-oriented self-starter who reads voraciously across women’s fiction and the bestseller list, from literary to commercial, including book club fiction, historical fiction, love stories, rom-coms, and more.

The editorial assistant will work closely with the Executive Editor responsible for acquiring and publishing such titles as Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo, Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan, Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon, We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet, among others. This editorial assistant will likely eventually support an additional editor. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Please apply by the due date of April 12, 2024 and include your resume and cover letter.

The Role:

Communicating between authors, literary agents, and internal departments to coordinate and keep track of the production process from finished manuscript to bound book (including trafficking of copyedited manuscript, pages, galley copy, cover copy, and cover mechanicals) Writing promotional copy including Title Information sheets, online retail copy, and package copy for supervisor’s approval. Also responsible for maintaining metadata for all editor(s) titles. Managing campaigns for endorsement quotes on various titles, including trafficking mailings (electronic and print) and revision approvals; Drafting pitch letters. Preparing and routing P&Ls and contract information sheets for acquisitions Evaluating submissions in conjunction with supervisors and writing reader reports Attends editorial meetings and all relevant imprint meetings Begin training in editorial development of manuscripts in conjunction with the editorial team Providing general administrative support by scheduling meetings, prepping for department meetings, managing expense reports, archiving, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, etc.

The Essentials:

Excitement about publishing and the opportunity to learn 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, used on timely follow up over email and phone A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, and stakeholders Ability to work independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint An avid reader who keeps up with reading trends and has a strong interest in women’s fiction and romance Excellent writing skills, especially in writing promotional copy Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when needed and once familiar with the role of an Editorial Assistant Desire to work in NYC office at least 2 days/week strongly preferred Prior experience in bookselling is a bonus

For any questions you may have, please refer to our FAQ page . 

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.

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