Editorial Assistant, Riverhead (On-Site

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to USD 55000 - yearly

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Riverhead Books, an imprint at Penguin Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support totwo editors – one Editor in Chief and one Executive Editor -- working on both narrative non-fiction and literary fiction.

We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter with very strong writing and communication skills to provide all-around project support for all stages of the publishing process.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Helps shepherd projects and authors through the publication process, from acquisition to finished book, ensuring that authors and others have needed materials in timely fashion.
• Anticipates deadlines for and assists in drafting, with editor, the supporting materials for titles (TI sheets, galley copy, flap copy, reading group guides, audio scripts, etc.) as needed for a variety of in-house and consumer-facing uses.
• Assists with mailings, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Works closely with other departments (marketing, publicity, rights, sales) to provide needed materials and other assistance.
• Regularly monitors and updates key information and metadata, thinking critically about metadata changes needed through the life of the book.
• Helps editors track and evaluate submissions; writes reader’s reports and rejection letters; researches competitive titles and creates basic P&Ls on prospective titles.
• Reads projects under contract and provides editorial feedback to editors upon request.

• Prior office experience required; related internship preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Strong reading and analytical skills
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Interest in and enthusiasm for book publishing
• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Some knowledge of contemporary fiction or nonfiction a plus

The salary for this position is $55,000.00.
All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

This is an on-site position with in-office responsibilities(5 days a week).Wewill consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT,andNY).

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

• 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 values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Wevalue the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not…