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About the Role

Riverhead Books, an imprint at Penguin Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support to two editors working on narrative non-fiction and literary fiction. This role requires an organized, detail-oriented, and meticulous self-starter with strong writing and communication skills to support all stages of the publishing process.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd projects and authors through the publication process, from acquisition to finished book.
• Ensure authors and others have needed materials in a timely fashion.
• Anticipate deadlines and assist in drafting supporting materials for titles.
• Assist with mailings, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Work closely with other departments (marketing, publicity, rights, sales) to provide needed materials and assistance.
• Monitor and update key information and metadata, critically evaluating necessary changes.
• Track and evaluate submissions, write reader’s reports and rejection letters.
• Research competitive titles and create basic P&Ls on prospective titles.
• Read projects under contract and provide editorial feedback to editors upon request.

Requirements

• Prior office experience required.
• Related internship preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong reading and analytical skills.
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for book publishing.
• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Some knowledge of contemporary fiction or nonfiction is a plus.

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• On-site
• Full-time

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000.00

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.
• Committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.
• Publishes the best books in every genre and subject for all ages.
• Includes nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints such as 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.