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About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Editorial Assistant to join our Adult Publishing and Audio team. You will manage a broad range of administrative duties and provide editorial support to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of administrative and editorial support to the Adult Publishing and Editorial teams.
• Maintain bibliographic systems, schedules, metadata and data.
• Respond to internal and external publishing inquiries.
• Coordinate and minute departmental meetings.
• Organise event set-up, catering, and external meetings.
• Support the editorial teams and publishers as required.

Requirements

• High standard of literacy (both oral and written).
• Some administrative experience in the publishing industry or equivalent preferable.
• Outstanding time management and prioritisation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative.
• Resilient with the ability to flex and change to accommodate shifting needs and priorities.
• Computer literate with the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• All applicants must include a cover letter that outlines your suitability to the role.

Skills

• Literacy
• Administrative experience
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Initiative
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Computer literacy

Location

• North Sydney

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Benefits

• Paid Parental leave + return to work bonus
• Ongoing Learning and Development
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values diversity and fosters growth
• Safety and wellbeing program
• Generous staff discounts and company benefits program

About the Company

• Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, publishing books that matter, from future classics to cherished favourites.
• Our team is dedicated to creating stories that entertain, educate and inspire.
• We strive to be the best home for our authors and people, and the most service-oriented partner for our customers.
• Our iconic Penguin logo stands as a symbol of quality, passion and accessibility.
• We are proud to publish the world’s favourite books from the world’s favourite authors.
• Our collaborative, innovative and creative culture is guided by our core values: Discover, Respect, Excite and Share.
• In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices.
• We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere.
• Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results.

Equal Opportunity

• Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.