Senior Editor, Dk

Job Description

Senior Editor – DK

Penguin Random House is seeking a senior editor to join our dynamic team at DK, #1 New York Times bestselling publisher of influencer-led books on food & drink, fitness, health & nutrition, self-help, parenting, gardening, crafts and more.

The influencer-led market has seen tremendous growth, and this is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded senior editor to identify up-and-coming lifestyle authors. The senior editor will acquire and edit approximately 8 to 9 titles annually, and shepherd the books through the editorial process.

DK is a globally-focused imprint of Penguin Random House, the world's largest general trade book publisher. Bestselling authors include Joshua Weissman, Rachel Farnsworth, Erin Stern, Barbara Costello, Erin Stern, T.J. Hoegh, Samira Kazan, and Destini Ann Davis.

Job Duties:
• Develop and maintain author and agent relationships (scout new talent, negotiate and liaise with authors and agents)
• Consult with authors on conceptualizing the vision and execution of each book
• Oversee all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing
• Establish and manage production schedule to meet deadlines
• Hire and arrange assignments/briefings to and review all work of editorial freelancers
• Liaise with designer to coordinate photography and illustration as needed
• Collaborate with designers to coordinate the preparation of sales materials, and write online descriptive copy, cover copy, and other marketing copy as required
• Prepare supplemental material as needed, including title information sheets, early reading samples and other materials as requested for the sales force
• Present titles at sales meetings and elsewhere as required
• Coordinate with marketing/pr team on author book announcements and preorder campaigns
• Keep abreast of emerging influencers in the categories represented on DK's list
• Participate in editorial meetings
• Handle special projects as assigned and work collaboratively with the larger team

Job Requirements:
• 2-5 years of editorial experience working on complex, full-color books
• 2-years acquiring experience with a proven sales record
• Working knowledge or interest in the categories in which DK publishes
• Direct experience taking projects for ideation to publication with a firm grasp of all aspects of book production (from developmental editing to line editing to proofreading) with a strong record of meeting deadlines
• Extensive book-team management experience (including designers, photographers and writer-author collaborations)
• Stellar organization and prioritization skills to work on multiple projects at once
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in creative problem solving, decision making and time management
• An ability to build productive working relationships and a portable network of agents and author contacts from which to draw

Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.

DK is the bestselling publisher of highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. Our aim is to inform, enrich and entertain readers of all ages through beautifully designed content. Publishers of the Eyewitness series for children, the award-winning Eyewitness Travel Guides and the creators of the online homework help website DKfindout!. DK is part of Penguin Random House and is also the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series, Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC - DK US

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 212452

Date:

Apr 29, 2022

Location:

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g433by-18-220-140-5-42 in your application.