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About the Role

Clarkson Potter seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support to editors on culture titles, cookbooks, and cocktail and beverage books. This position offers the opportunity for growth and to learn about the editorial process and the inner workings of a publishing office. No previous publishing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Helping in the evaluation of proposals and manuscripts
• Researching trends and competition and identifying new talent
• Communicating with authors and agents
• Writing cover copy and title fact sheets
• Preparing and routing financial and contract information for acquisitions
• Running sales reports
• Taking on ownership of team-wide projects (for example, organizing and running the powerpoint presentation for seasonal launch meetings)
• Collaborating with all in-house departments (publicity, marketing, sales, production, design, etc.)
• Coordinating the editorial and production process for multiple titles concurrently
• Providing administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing expense reports, mailings, etc.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, manage multiple calendars and project workflows, and strong and efficient follow-up skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask across multiple editors' desks
• Social media savvy with a strong interest in food /cooking trends and pop culture
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow-up over email and, phone, and chat
• Strong writing skills with an emphasis on clarity and concision
• Ability to take initiative, to work independently while being able to ask for guidance or feedback, to be resourceful, and to problem-solve creatively
• A team player who treats others with respect and has the ability to build internal & external relationships with colleagues, authors, and agents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Expertise in Outlook is a plus but not a requirement to succeed in this role (training available)

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Outlook

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000

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

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.
• Clarkson Potter is the proud home of some of the world's most acclaimed culinary storytellers, thought leaders, brands, and innovators, including Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, The New York Times Wirecutter, Christian Watson aka Mr. Skelly, Toni Tipton-Martin, Alison Roman, Rick Martinez, Melissa Clark, Rodney Scott, and The Woks of Life, to name just a few.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• We value 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.