Assistant Editor, Pantheon (Hybrid)

Assistant Editor, Pantheon (Hybrid)

Pantheon is seeking an Assistant Editor to work directly with the editorial director and editor at large on an esteemed list spanning nonfiction and fiction titles.

Pantheon was founded in 1942 by Helen and Kurt Wolff and began by publishing literature in translation. In the post-war decades, Pantheon emerged as the premiere home to major works of cultural commentary by such authors as Studs Terkel, Marguerite Duras, and Simone de Beauvoir. Today its star-studded roster of award-winning authors include Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, James Gleick, Margo Jefferson, Ha Jin, Laila Lalami, Alexander McCall Smith, Yoko Ogawa, Marjane Satrapi, Ali Smith, Wole Soyinka, Art Spiegelman, Heather Ann Thompson, and Charles Yu.

Reporting to and working closely with the editorial director, as well as the editor at large, the assistant editor will provide all-around project support on their titles while also acting as a liaison between authors, agents, and different departments within the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and deadline-driven self-starter with a minimum of 2 years of editorial experience, as well as a broad reader across both nonfiction and fiction with a literary sensibility and a strong awareness of the market. Self-motivated and independent, this person will also contribute actively as part of a small and highly collaborative team. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. 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 using our ATS system by June 27, 2024, 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 FAQs page.

The Role:

• Read and evaluate manuscripts and proposals for publication; write reader's reports; track submissions, and draft rejection letters

• Assess potential value of projects, collect sales data, research competitive title information, craft P&Ls, draft acquisition memos

• Work with the editorial director and writers on developing and finalizing manuscripts, including substantive and line edits

• Manage the lifecycle of the editorial process from acquisition to publication, maintaining an effective relationship with contracts, production, managing editorial/copyediting, cover and interior design, and other support departments

• Oversee the preparation of catalog, flap, and marketing copy

• Prepare title information sheets and other marketing materials

• Liaise with authors and agents

• Track manuscripts through all stages of editing, design, and production

• Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, taking messages, booking conference rooms, filing expense reports, routing author payments, keeping track of project due dates, executing mailings, and fielding questions from authors

• Handle special projects as assigned and work collaboratively with the larger team

• Perform other related duties and support functions as needed

The Essentials:

• A relevant background in managing editorial acquisitions in trade publishing

• A book generalist with a particularly keen eye for nonfiction, including current affairs, big-idea books, social justice, cultural criticism, memoir, biography, science, nature, and the environment, as well as literary fiction, and graphics

• Conceptual and line editing experience

• Impeccable proof-reading skills

• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task effectively

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to be supportive of other team members as well as authors

• Ability to take initiative, problem solve creatively, and meet deadlines

• Excellent at time management, follow-up, and setting priorities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

The salary for this position is $53,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

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.

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 Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 271446

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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