Editorial Assistant / Assistant Editor, Kokila (Open To Remote)

Kokila is seeking an Editorial Assistant or Assistant Editor (commensurate with experience) to provide administrative and editorial support to the Publisher and Executive Editor, along with other departmental needs.

Kokila publishes New York Times bestselling and award-winning literature for children and young adults across all formats and genres. By elevating stories from traditionally underrepresented voices and making space for storytellers to explore the full range of their experiences, we deliver books that inspire and entertain readers, and add nuance and depth to the way children and young adults see the world and their place in it. Learn more at penguin.com/kokila-books-overview .

The Essentials:

We are looking for an Editorial Assistant or Assistant Editor to help our team expand its impact. You will report to the Publisher and Executive Editor to provide administrative and editorial support, all while coordinating with various departments in the division, agents, authors, and illustrators. In doing so, you’ll need to be comfortable with a rapidly changing agenda and your ability to prioritize and maintain attention to detail will be key.

With this in mind, to be successful in this role we feel that you’ll need to have:

• Evidenced ability to manage communication and workflow in a proactive manner
• An interest in the current children’s literature market
• Great organizational skills to navigate a high-volume environment
• Strong ability to manage competing and changing priorities
• Clear and effective communications skills, especially as you liaise remotely across multiple teams
• Strong ability to prioritize your work and calendar independently

Responsibilities and duties:

• Keep track of Kokila reviews and awards
• File Publisher’s expenses
• Prepare departmental PowerPoint presentations
• Schedule recurring departmental meetings
• Research competitor titles across various platforms and current trends
• Assist with managing imprint Instagram and Twitter accounts, which includes post scheduling and writing copy
• Coordinate and send out Kokila creator newsletter
• Manage the Publisher’s calendar
• Help review projects submitted to Kokila through PYR’s Emerging Voices program, which adds inclusivity to our submission process
• Support with billing and contracts
• Serve as the administrative liaison for the imprint when interfacing with other departments
• Mail author copies
• Draft descriptive text about our books, including selling copy
• Serve as liaison on behalf of the Publisher with other departments or individuals to set up meetings, share requested materials, and print materials for meetings
• Register books with Library of Congress
• Update and maintain department contacts information
• Update online metadata
• Editorial support, including review of routing passes
• Support the department with daily administrative and clerical tasks, such as:
• Assist the Publisher and Executive Editor with daily administrative, clerical, and editorial tasks, such as:

If you are someone who thrives in a creative and inclusive environment and you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply and expand in a cover letter why you feel you’d be a great addition to our growing team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary for this position is $48,000 for the Editorial Assistant level and $53,000 for the Assistant Editor level. The Assistant Editor level will be considered with at least two years’ experience at a major book publisher. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.

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.

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/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. 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.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 261006

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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