Senior/Executive Editor, Dutton (Hybrid)
Bertelsmann, Inc., New York, New York, United States
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House, seeks a Senior or Executive Editor to join the team. This role will report to the VP, Editorial Director and will acquire and edit fiction with a strong focus on mysteries and thrillers.
A small list with a huge audience, Dutton is a general trade imprint within the largest English-language publisher in the world. Recent titles have become bestsellers, been national book club picks, and won the National Book Award. Publicity and marketing driven, its focused list of around sixty books per year is made up of half fiction and half nonfiction titles. Dutton's imprints include Plume and Tiny Reparations Books.
Dutton's current bestselling and award-winning authors include Sean Carroll, Fiona Davis, Annie Jacobsen, Jonathan Karl, Alex Kershaw, Denise Kiernan, Anna Lembke, Des Linden, Jason Mott, Nick Offerman, Kristin Perrin, Jo Piazza, Joe Posnanski, Ana Reyes, Riley Sager, Jim Sciutto, Tourmaline, Adriana Trigiani, Jeff Tweedy, Alan Weisman, Carl Zimmer, and more.
Specific responsibilities include:
Acquires, edits, and oversees the publication of 10-12 books per year. Communicates with authors and agents in all phases of the publishing process, from acquisition through publication. Develops strong working relationships with Marketing, Publicity, Design, Managing Editorial, Production, and other essential in-house departments. Follows cultural and industry trends to aid in evaluating potential projects and identifies new opportunities. Effectively represents own list as well as the imprint to media, booksellers, foreign publishers, literary organizations, and other out-of-house contacts beyond authors and agents. Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Must have a solid track record of acquiring and shaping commercially successful books Strong editorial and negotiating skills Interpersonal skills and organizational skills Knowledge of marketplace trends Strong knowledge and expertise with mysteries and thrillers
The salary range for this position is $81,500 - $130,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).
Applications for this role will be accepted through February 15, 2026 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.
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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
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
| Job ID:
286547
A small list with a huge audience, Dutton is a general trade imprint within the largest English-language publisher in the world. Recent titles have become bestsellers, been national book club picks, and won the National Book Award. Publicity and marketing driven, its focused list of around sixty books per year is made up of half fiction and half nonfiction titles. Dutton's imprints include Plume and Tiny Reparations Books.
Dutton's current bestselling and award-winning authors include Sean Carroll, Fiona Davis, Annie Jacobsen, Jonathan Karl, Alex Kershaw, Denise Kiernan, Anna Lembke, Des Linden, Jason Mott, Nick Offerman, Kristin Perrin, Jo Piazza, Joe Posnanski, Ana Reyes, Riley Sager, Jim Sciutto, Tourmaline, Adriana Trigiani, Jeff Tweedy, Alan Weisman, Carl Zimmer, and more.
Specific responsibilities include:
Acquires, edits, and oversees the publication of 10-12 books per year. Communicates with authors and agents in all phases of the publishing process, from acquisition through publication. Develops strong working relationships with Marketing, Publicity, Design, Managing Editorial, Production, and other essential in-house departments. Follows cultural and industry trends to aid in evaluating potential projects and identifies new opportunities. Effectively represents own list as well as the imprint to media, booksellers, foreign publishers, literary organizations, and other out-of-house contacts beyond authors and agents. Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Must have a solid track record of acquiring and shaping commercially successful books Strong editorial and negotiating skills Interpersonal skills and organizational skills Knowledge of marketplace trends Strong knowledge and expertise with mysteries and thrillers
The salary range for this position is $81,500 - $130,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).
Applications for this role will be accepted through February 15, 2026 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.
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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
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
| Job ID:
286547