Editorial Assistant - Viking

Job Description

Editorial Assistant – Viking

Penguin Random House is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support to the Viking imprint. Reporting to the VP & Assoc. Publisher and a Senior Editor, the Assistant will work closely with both editors on an exciting and broad list of nonfiction titles.

Titles published by the editors include Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick, Finance for the People by Paco de Leon, The Ones We've Been Waiting For by Charlotte Alter, and Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Preparing titles for production, overseeing all permissions and illustrations, and managing the entire production process from finished manuscript to bound book.
• Evaluating manuscripts, logging submissions, writing reader's reports, and drafting rejection letters.
• Communicating with authors and literary agents, as well as a variety of internal departments, including Contracts, Production, Publicity, and Marketing.
• Assisting with cover copy, online copy and metadata, and title information sheets for hardcovers and paperbacks.
• Compiling sales figures, contract data, and other relevant information during the acquisition process.
• Managing galley and finished book mailings.
• Providing general administrative support including scheduling, expense reports, tracking short and long-term project due dates, fielding questions from authors, etc.

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:
• Prior office experience or relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels as well as external individuals
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proactive with the ability to problem solve creatively
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to learn new programs
• Interest in book publishing

Salary for this position is $45,000. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.

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-g3ypyq-18-116-42-208-42 in your application.