Editorial Assistant, Knopf

Job Description

Editorial Assistant, Knopf (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking an Assistant to join Knopf's editorial team. The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support two senior level editors. Daily responsibilities include proposal/manuscript reading, drafting cover copy, and project support. In addition to providing administrative support, the assistant will liaise with authors, agents, and different departments within the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.

The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group is a storied leader in commercial and literary publishing and home to some of the most iconic authors in the world, including Nobel Laureates Toni Morrison, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Alice Munro; Prize-winners Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, Margaret Atwood, Robert Caro, Joan Didion, Yaa Gyasi, Jhumpa Lahiri, Cormac McCarthy, Michael Ondaatje, Tommy Orange, Patti Smith, Anne Tyler, and Colson Whitehead; and global bestsellers Dan Brown, John Grisham, E L James, Erin Morgenstern, and Jo Nesbo.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Evaluates manuscripts, writes reader's reports, logs submissions, and drafts rejection letters.
• Schedules meetings, manages projects and provides general support for managers.
• Writes and edits catalog, flap, and marketing copy for in-house and out-of-house promotional use.
• Prepares title information sheets and other marketing materials.
• Liaises with authors, publishers, agents, and the managing editorial department to interrelate and keep track of the production process from finished manuscript to bound book.
• Creates P&Ls and contract information sheets, collects sales data, and provides competitive title research.
• Provides administrative support, including calendar management, answering phones, catalog expense reports, executing mailings and fielding questions from authors.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
• Prior office experience required; prior editorial experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow up skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written
• A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, and agents
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A strong interest in working with both nonfiction and fiction titles

The salary for this position is $51,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.  

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities a minimum of three days a week, which will include but not be limited to organizing and supporting in-person meetings and mailing promotional packages. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

Please apply by April 27, 2025 and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-23oy8y-13-59-243-24-42 in your application.