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About the Role

Penguin Random House Corporate Bookmaking is seeking a Managing Editor to support the Penguin Random House Christian division, working on the She Reads Truth publishing program. This role involves overseeing schedules and logistics from manuscript inception to final book files and requires the ability to easily multitask and collaborate with many other departments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for overall scheduling, communication, and logistics for the imprint’s books.
• Liaise with other departments, including production, interior design, production editorial, art, publicity, marketing, inventory, sales, and operations.
• Work closely with editorial regarding manuscript schedules.
• Collect, enter, and maintain metadata, including ISBNs, categories, specs, prices, and on-sale dates, in SAP.
• Create and maintain critical path for monthly subscription offerings.
• Manage the release of metadata to online retailers and catalogues in collaboration with sales-marketing and metadata teams.
• Distribute periodic reports.
• Perform other related projects or duties as assigned or required by division.
• Lead status and other related meetings.
• Transmit manuscripts and other materials to production editorial when needed.
• Proofread covers and copyright pages and check barcodes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in magazine or book publishing is required, preferably in Managing Editorial.
• Knowledge of Bible scripture is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
• Comfortable leading large meetings.
• Outstanding ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment; excellent time management skills and the ability to accommodate quickly shifting schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve problems, follow up on and meet challenging deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively.
• A collaborative spirit with great people skills; a team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Expertise with FileMaker Pro, Lytho, Asana and SAP a plus.

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Chicago Manual of Style
• FileMaker Pro
• Lytho
• Asana
• SAP

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $77,500

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
• Annual profit award or bonus

About the Company

• 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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Equal Opportunity

• Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.