Managing Editor/Senior Managing Editor

Penguin Random House Corporate Bookmaking is seeking a Managing Editor (or Senior Managing Editor) to support the Random House division, working on the Random House and Hogarth imprints.
Reporting to the Director of Managing Editorial, the Managing Editor/Senior Managing Editor will work on a variety of hardcover and trade paperback titles, including both fiction and nonfiction.
Responsibilities

Act as primary point of contact for overall scheduling, communication, and logistics for the imprints’ books (approximately 80 original titles and 50 paperback conversions per year), including serving as the key point person for the deputy publisher and the publishing manager of the imprint.
Act as the primary liaison among other departments, especially production, interior design, production editorial, art, publicity, marketing, inventory, and sales.
Provide guidance to editors regarding manuscript due dates, manuscript transmittals, and general schedules.
Set and ensure deadlines are met for all aspects of the bookmaking process including bound galleys, jacket/cover components, ancillary materials, legal reads, and the book itself.
Schedule and run planning meetings to keep season lists and titles on track – includes spec check meetings, production status meetings, title check‑in meetings, and design meetings.
Collect, enter, and maintain metadata, including ISBNs, categories, specs, prices, on‑sale dates, etc., in SAP.
Manage, in collaboration with the sales‑marketing and metadata teams, the release of metadata to online retailers and catalogues.
Update the production database (FileMakerPro) regularly.
Distribute periodic reports (weekly, monthly, seasonally).
Perform other related projects or duties as assigned or required by the division.
Manage an associate managing editor, who will manage cover routing, copy delivery, and other database updates.
Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Managing Editorial in trade book publishing (minimum 7 years for Senior Managing Editor).
Exceptional attention to detail and superb organizational skills.
Outstanding ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment; excellent time‑management skills and the ability to accommodate shifting schedules and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve problems, follow up on and meet challenging deadlines, take initiative, and problem‑solve creatively.
Collaborative spirit with great people skills; a team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
Expertise with FileMakerPro, Lytho, Adobe AcrobatPro, and SAP is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits

Managing Editor salary: $73,500.
Senior Managing Editor salary: $76,500.
Eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
Hybrid position with in‑office responsibilities. Candidates able to work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway (NJ, CT, PA) are welcomed.
Full‑time benefits include 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, and generous paid time off.
Applications for this role will be accepted through June 5, 2026 or until the role is filled. Please submit a résumé and cover letter for consideration.
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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