Publishing Assistant, Kokila (Open To Remote)

The team at Kokila is seeking a Publishing Assistant who believes in our mission and wants to help us expand our impact.

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 .

Application Deadline: July 28, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

The Essentials:

The Publishing Assistant provides administrative support to the imprint, reporting to the Publisher and Executive Editor, 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:

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

Responsibilities and duties:

• Mail author copies
• Manage Publisher calendar
• Update online metadata
• Assist with imprint Instagram and Twitter accounts, which includes scheduling posts and writing copy
• Register books with the Library of Congress
• Submit paperback transmittal forms
• Serve as the administrative liaison for the imprint when interfacing with other departments to set up meetings, share requested materials, and print materials for meetings
• Occasional editorial tasks, like drafting descriptive text about our books and researching competitor titles across various platforms and current trends
• Keep track of Kokila reviews and awards
• Support the Publisher with daily administrative and clerical tasks, such as:
• Support with invoices and contracts
• File Publisher expenses
• Update and maintain department contacts’ information
• Assist the imprint with daily administrative and clerical tasks, such as:
• Organize submissions sent to Kokila through PYR’s Emerging Voices program, which adds inclusivity to our submission process
• Prepare departmental PowerPoint presentations
• Schedule recurring imprint meetings
• Coordinate and send out the Kokila creator newsletter

The salary for this position is $48,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

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

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: 262292

Date: Jul 17, 2023

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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