Editorial Assistant - Pyr (Open To Remote)

Putnam Books for Young Readers is looking for a talented editorial assistant to join their team! The editorial assistant reports to a Senior Executive Editor and a Senior Editor, who both primarily edit illustrated works such as picture books and graphic novels. The editorial assistant provides administrative support, reads and evaluates submissions, and oversees the entire production process from submission to published book.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitates editorial process by drafting promotional copy (including title information sheets, flap copy, catalog copy, and online descriptive copy), preparing acquisition paperwork and profit & loss assessments, and filling out internal forms used by other departments
• Provides administrative support (maintains digital files and metadata, updates systems, processes expenses, helps with department responsibilities, keeps track of projects’ due dates, maintains correspondence, fields questions from authors and agents, etc.)
• Evaluates manuscripts and proposals (logs submissions, writes reader’s reports, researches comp titles, drafts rejection letters)

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

• Strong interest in children’s publishing, especially graphic novels, illustrated fiction, chapter books, and picture books
• Self-starter with impeccable attention to detail
• Prior book publishing and/or media industry experience a plus
• Strong presentation, communication, organization, and writing skills
• Ability to prioritize, be proactive, and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

The salary for this position is $48,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

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: 262296