Senior Editor, Bantam Dell; Remote NY

Company

Penguin Random House

Senior Editor, Bantam Dell (Open to Remote) – New York City, NY

We are seeking a Senior Editor to join the Bantam Dell imprint, focusing on fiction titles in romance, historical, suspense, mystery, and romantic comedy categories.

• Acquire manuscripts—mainly fiction—in the rom‑com, historical fiction, suspense, mystery, and romance categories.
• Edit manuscripts, write editorial letters, and line‑edit manuscripts; work with authors on concepts, outlines, and revisions.
• Cultivate relationships in the agent community, particularly in these categories; develop new agent relationships and maintain ongoing ones.
• Stay current on potential acquisitions of self‑published authors with breakout potential.
• Position works for target readerships, then collaborate with cover, publicity, and marketing to develop publishing plans to reach the widest possible audience.
• Work with production and managing editorial departments on copyediting, schedule, and design.
• Prepare sales materials as needed, including endorsement requests, flap copy, title information sheets, reading guide questions, and value‑add materials.
• Keep abreast of category trends and competitive titles.
• Handle daily correspondence, office work, phone calls, and attend required meetings.
• Handle special projects, backlist titles, house authors as assigned, and work collaboratively with the larger team.

• At least 5 years of book editorial experience and a solid track record of shaping commercially successful books.
• Strong editorial, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and attend to detail.
• Deep category knowledge in romance and related fiction genres.
• Ability to cultivate agent relationships and stay current on industry trends.

Salary range: $78,000–$85,000 per year. All positions are eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, prescription drug, 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, and 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 without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.