Editorial Assistant - RHCB Licensed Publishing - (Open to remote)

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/.

Random House Children’s Books has an opportunity for an entry-level editorial assistant to support a team of 7 editors working on formats including board books, storybooks, leveled readers, chapter books, and activity books based on major licensed properties from Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Universal, and many other licensors. Must be comfortable working on projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Scheduling Meetings; Maintaining Publishing Lists; Writing title information sheets and web copy; Creating and tracking P&Ls (Profit and Loss documents); Obtaining licensor approvals; Ordering author and licensor book copies; Brainstorming new book and series ideas with editors and licensors; Assisting editorial team with manuscript and book development; Creating presentation decks for Licensors and Sales Conferences; Presenting individual titles and book series at Sales Conferences; Handling sensitive embargoed materials

Requirements

Interest in and enthusiasm for licensed book publishing; Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; Excellent organizational skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat