Job Description

Editorial Assistant, WaterBrook & Multnomah (Hybrid-Colorado Springs)

The WaterBrook and Multnomah imprints of Penguin Random House are looking for an Editorial Assistant to join their team. WaterBrook and Multnomah publish books that equip and inspire readers to thrive in their Christian faith amid the complexities and opportunities of life.

WaterBrook and Multnomah are imprints of Penguin Random House, Inc., the world’s largest general trade book publisher.  Penguin Random House is a division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the foremost media companies in the world.

Offering timeless messages informed by a biblical perspective, the two imprints publish across a broad range of categories including motivational and inspirational, Christian living, relationships and parenting, culture and faith, biography and memoir, fiction, children’s YA, and devotional and gift books. We have published numerous bestselling authors, including Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, Jennie Allen, Michael Todd, Ashley Hetherington, Madison Prewett Troutt, Latasha Morrison, Jordan Lee Dooley, David Platt, Mark Batterson, Rich Villodas, Jordan Raynor, Joshua Becker, Lisa Tawn Bergren, Andrew Peterson, and Katie Davis Majors.

At WaterBrook, the daily responsibilities of the Editorial Assistant include all-around project support for the editors, calendar and meeting management, proposal/manuscript reading and submission management, research, building reports, soliciting endorsements, drafting flap and catalog copy, and brainstorming creative publishing approaches and solutions to help authors/books through the publication process.

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and enjoys reading broadly and often. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books of all types and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly , is comfortable asking for help when needed, and wants to be active participant on a collaborative team. If you can handle the details of immediately urgent tasks but also remember to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed, you'll assume greater editorial responsibilities over time. 

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which will include but not be limited to executing mailings and participating in and contributing to in-person meetings with authors and agents. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance at our offices in Colorado Springs.

Please apply using our ATS system by October 3, 2024, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our and look over our open to remote guidelines on our

The Role:

• The editorial assistant will execute a variety of responsibilities to support the editorial team and publisher, including
• Providing administrative support, including scheduling meetings, attending meetings and taking minutes, making photocopies, mailing/shipping packages, etc.
• Researching trends and competition, including sales data on comparative titles
• Supporting editors in evaluating proposals and manuscripts, logging submissions, drafting rejection letters
• Initiating profit-and-loss statements for review
• Preparing manuscripts for transmission to production
• Drafting descriptive copy for jackets and title information sheets
• Running reports on competitive titles, sales histories, and related matters using internal and external resources
• Coordinating endorsement requests
• Providing room setup for author and agent visits and team meetings
• Drafting contract information sheets
• Facilitating author and agent communication
• Collaborating with all in-house departments (publicity, marketing, sales, production, design, etc.)
• Processing expense reports
• Tracking due dates for editors and assisting with manuscript transmittal to production, title information sheets, endorsements, and more
• Additional tasks as required

The Essentials:

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem solve
• The capacity to multitask, prioritize, and set and meet deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills 
• An abiding interest in books and noting current trends in Christian publishing as well as the broader marketplace
• A team player and has the ability to build harmonious working relationships with internal departments, authors, agents, and other external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

The salary for this position is $48,000.  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 < "">

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: Colorado Springs 

Postal Code: 80921 

Job ID: 273768

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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