Penguin Random House is Hiring an Editorial Asst - Clarkson Potter (NYC/hybrid)
Salary: $55k yearly
Clarkson Potter, a leading publisher of illustrated lifestyle books in the categories of Food & Drink, Design, Photography, Gift & Pop Culture, and Entertainment, seeks an Editorial Assistant to join our team. The assistant provides administrative and editorial support to an Executive Editor and Senior Editor on culture titles, cookbooks, and cocktail and beverage books as well as some administrative support to the Editor-in-Chief and an Editorial Director. This position offers the opportunity for growth and to learn about the editorial process and the inner workings of a publishing office. No previous publishing experience is required.
Clarkson Potter is the proud home of some of the world's most acclaimed culinary storytellers, thought leaders, brands, and innovators, including Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, The New York Times Wirecutter, Christian Watson aka Mr. Skelly, Toni Tipton-Martin, Alison Roman, Rick Martinez, Melissa Clark, Rodney Scott, and The Woks of Life, to name just a few.
At Clarkson Potter, the Editorial Assistant acts as a liaison between editors, authors, agents, and the many different departments within the publishing group. Daily responsibilities include all-around project support for the editors, calendar and meeting management, reviewing and evaluating proposals, and drafting sales copy.
About the company
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
REQUIREMENTS
Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, manage multiple calendars and project workflows, and strong and efficient follow-up skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask across multiple editors' desks
Social media savvy with a strong interest in food /cooking trends and pop culture
Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow-up over email and, phone, and chat
Strong writing skills with an emphasis on clarity and concision
Ability to take initiative, to work independently while being able to ask for guidance or feedback, to be resourceful, and to problem-solve creatively
A team player who treats others with respect and has the ability to build internal & external relationships with colleagues, authors, and agents
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Expertise in Outlook is a plus but not a requirement to succeed in this role (training available)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Helping in the evaluation of proposals and manuscripts
Researching trends and competition and identifying new talent
Communicating with authors and agents
Writing cover copy and title fact sheets
Preparing and routing financial and contract information for acquisitions
Running sales reports
Taking on ownership of team-wide projects (for example, organizing and running the powerpoint presentation for seasonal launch meetings)
Collaborating with all in-house departments (publicity, marketing, sales, production, design, etc.)
Coordinating the editorial and production process for multiple titles concurrently
Providing administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing expense reports, mailings, etc.
BENEFITS
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.
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities (approximately 2-3 days a week). 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, and NY).
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