Penguin Random House
Assistant Managing Editor (Hybrid)
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Assistant Managing Editor (Hybrid)
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Penguin Random House .
The Corporate Bookmaking team is currently seeking two Assistant Managing Editors—one to support the Del Rey and Inklore imprints, reporting to the Senior Managing Editor, and one to support the Harmony, Rodale, Convergent, and One World imprints, reporting to the Managing Editor. In either role you will be a key member of a highly collaborative team experiencing exciting growth.
This position requires extreme attention to detail, great people skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. You will manage and disperse information company‑wide and help bring to fruition a diverse list of books and products—cookbooks, novels, comics, health, wellness, and social science titles. Authors include Ta‑Nehisi Coates, Silvia Morena‑Garcia, Rachel Smythe, and Yung Pueblo. As an Assistant Managing Editor you route materials and act as a point of contact for editorial, production, design, cover art, marketing, and sales.
Responsibilities
Assists with day‑to‑day upkeep of data in internal databases.
Routes and tracks cover copy and jackets.
Sets and manages deadlines for manuscripts and cover copy from the editorial department.
Schedules seasonal meetings by imprint and creates/distributes meeting materials.
Processes corrections for both print books and eBooks, collaborating with production editorial, art, and the corporate reprint production team.
Provides general support to the Managing Editorial department.
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience in book publishing; Managing Editorial or Production Editorial preferred.
Superb attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Solid proofreading skills.
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
If you have a preference for working with one set of imprints over the other, please specify this in your cover letter.
Salary:
$56,000.00. All positions are eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
Hybrid position:
In‑office responsibilities. Candidates may work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, including the tri‑state area (NJ, CT, & PA).
Applications for this role will be accepted through
November 9, 2025
or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 our
FAQs page .
Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, including 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 is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom, and many other regions. We are committed to quality, excellence, and innovation throughout the publishing process. Our diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints includes Ballantine, Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at
http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/ .
Company:
Penguin Random House LLC
| Job ID:
284155
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.
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Assistant Managing Editor (Hybrid)
role at
Penguin Random House .
The Corporate Bookmaking team is currently seeking two Assistant Managing Editors—one to support the Del Rey and Inklore imprints, reporting to the Senior Managing Editor, and one to support the Harmony, Rodale, Convergent, and One World imprints, reporting to the Managing Editor. In either role you will be a key member of a highly collaborative team experiencing exciting growth.
This position requires extreme attention to detail, great people skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. You will manage and disperse information company‑wide and help bring to fruition a diverse list of books and products—cookbooks, novels, comics, health, wellness, and social science titles. Authors include Ta‑Nehisi Coates, Silvia Morena‑Garcia, Rachel Smythe, and Yung Pueblo. As an Assistant Managing Editor you route materials and act as a point of contact for editorial, production, design, cover art, marketing, and sales.
Responsibilities
Assists with day‑to‑day upkeep of data in internal databases.
Routes and tracks cover copy and jackets.
Sets and manages deadlines for manuscripts and cover copy from the editorial department.
Schedules seasonal meetings by imprint and creates/distributes meeting materials.
Processes corrections for both print books and eBooks, collaborating with production editorial, art, and the corporate reprint production team.
Provides general support to the Managing Editorial department.
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience in book publishing; Managing Editorial or Production Editorial preferred.
Superb attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Solid proofreading skills.
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
If you have a preference for working with one set of imprints over the other, please specify this in your cover letter.
Salary:
$56,000.00. All positions are eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
Hybrid position:
In‑office responsibilities. Candidates may work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, including the tri‑state area (NJ, CT, & PA).
Applications for this role will be accepted through
November 9, 2025
or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 our
FAQs page .
Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, including 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 is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom, and many other regions. We are committed to quality, excellence, and innovation throughout the publishing process. Our diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints includes Ballantine, Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at
http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/ .
Company:
Penguin Random House LLC
| Job ID:
284155
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.
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