Publishing Assistant - PYR - (Hybrid)

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 Young Readers is looking for a Publishing Assistant to join the Publishing Office. This role offers a great opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and overall marketplace. While this position reports to the two Assistant Directors of Publishing in the publishing office, it offers the chance to work closely with the entire division, including our marketing, publicity, and sales teams as well as the editorial imprints.

The Publishing Assistant will be involved in a wide variety of activities that support Penguin Young Reader’s brands and business development efforts, including sales and marketplace analysis, metadata, product licensing, and administrative tasks. This role is a great opportunity for a driven problem solver and organized multitasker who enjoys tackling interesting and challenging tasks while supporting books for all ages, including series like Mad Libs and authors such as Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Woodson, and John Green, to name a few. The Assistant should be highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and have an interest in children’s books.

Responsibilities

Run regular sales and competitive reports and share that information with various departments across the division, including sales, marketing, and editorial teams; Administrative support of publishing office and brand department which includes setting up and running (virtual) meetings, locating materials/jackets/etc., and supporting the division’s executive assistant as needed for in-office hospitality; Prepare PowerPoint presentations and/or Excel grids for meetings including business reviews, conferences, and divisional meetings; Provides routine support in a variety of areas, including licensing, brand management, title metadata and description; Supports various divisional special projects and research requests, such as an editorial directory update or industry trend deep-dive; Process physical product samples from licensing partners; Assist with internal events such as author visits, guest speakers, and social events

Requirements

An interest in the business side of publishing and analysis; Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects; Strong organizational skills; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Flexibility and interest in new challenges and adaptable to changing needs; Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Nice to have

An interest in children’s books; Knowledge of and interest in industry trends and topics; Aptitude for numbers