Editorial Assistant, Ten Speed Young Readers; Hybrid NYC or Emeryville, CA)

Penguin Random House LLC

NY 10019, New York, 1745 Broadway, United States

hybrid

USD 55,000 (Yearly)

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.

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Ten Speed Press’s newly established children’s imprint is seeking an Editorial Assistant to work with the editorial director and executive editor. The position offers the opportunity to contribute toand immerse yourself in a creative and hands-on department and get exposure to all aspects of the editorial process from proposal to published book. This position will play an essential role in the expansion of Ten Speed’s children’s imprint and is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain a greater understanding of both publishing and storytelling.

Ten Speed Press is an imprint of Crown, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC, the world's largest general trade book publisher. Based in Emeryville, California, Ten Speed produces high-quality, beautifully illustrated books in the areas of food and drink, popular culture, wellness, graphic novels, art instruction and design, photography, gardening, home interiors, gift, lifestyle advice, career development, and writing.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage communication between authors, agents, and the editorial department.
• Track and log agented submissions, payment requests, and invoices.
• Coordinate management of the publishing of a list of books from acquisition to publication including managing information flows between editorial and other internal departments such as production, managing editorial, art, marketing, publicity, and sales.
• Evaluate submissions and manuscripts in conjunction with supervisors.
• Research trends and competition, including sales research on comp titles (books that may be comparable in terms of potential sales, audience, reader interest).
• Draft catalog and flap copy (the synopsis/pitch of the book) and sales sheets.
• Acquire a select number of projects.
• Participate in generation and development of new book ideas.
• Establish and coordinate editorial/production schedules to ensure all projects are met in a timely manner.
• Draft contract and P&L requests.
• Provide general administrative and author support, including scheduling meetings and video conferences.

• An avid reader, especially of children’s books
• Prior office or publishing experience a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and accurately complete multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with timely follow-up over email, chat, and phone or video
• Motivated, eager to learn, and resourceful, with a sense of humor
• A proactive and creative problem-solver who suggests solutions when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs
• Ability to follow departmental processes and keep…