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Kokila and Nancy Paulsen Books for Young Readers is seeking an Assistant Editor (commensurate with experience) to provide administrative and editorial support to the Publisher of Kokila and the Associate Publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books, 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.
Nancy Paulsen Books for Young Readers has particular interest in publishing books representing diverse experiences and perspectives throughout the world across genre, format, and age ranges. We have a robust commercial and literary publishing program with success built in both the trade and school and library market and have published a host of New York Times bestsellers and award winners. Learn more at https://www.penguin.com/nancy-paulsen-books-overview/.
Application Deadline: July 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
The Essentials:
We are looking for an Assistant Editor to help our teams expand their impact. You will report to the Publisher of Kokila and the Associate Publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books 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, managing multiple tasks at once 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:
- Great organizational skills to navigate a high-volume environment
- Clear and effective communications skills, especially as you liaise remotely across multiple teams
- Strong ability to prioritize your work and calendar independently
- Strong ability to manage competing and changing priorities
- Evidenced ability to manage communication and workflow in a proactive manner
- An interest in the current children’s literature market
Responsibilities and duties:
- Assist Publisher and Associate Publisher with editorial tasks such as:
- Drafting descriptive text about our books, including selling copy
- Editorial support, including review of routing passes
- Reviewing submissions
- Serve as liaison on behalf of Publishers with other departments or individuals to set up meetings, share requested materials, and print materials for meetings
- Updating online metadata
- Researching competitor titles across various platforms and current trends
- Keeping track of Kokila/Paulsen reviews and awards
- Assist Associate Publisher with daily administrative and clerical tasks such as:
- Managing calendar
- Filing expenses
- Mailing author copies
- Support with billing and contracts
- Registering books with Library of Congress
- Scheduling recurring departmental meetings
- Preparing departmental PowerPoint presentations
- Updating and maintaining department contacts information
- Serve as the administrative liaison when interfacing with other departments
- Assist with managing Kokila Instagram and Twitter accounts, which includes post scheduling and writing copy
- Help review projects submitted to Kokila through PYR’s Emerging Voices program, which adds inclusivity to our submission process
- Coordinate and send out Kokila creator newsletter
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!
The salary for this position is $53,000. 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/.<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: 262419
