Editorial Assistant, Random House Worlds - Licensed Publishing (Open to Remote)

The editorial team at Random House Worlds is seeking an Assistant to report to the Editorial Directors of Licensed Nonfiction and Fiction at Random House Worlds, handling licensed projects for high-profile brands such as Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, Batman, and more. The position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative and hands-on department, dedicated to creating best-in-class licensed books. We are a highly collaborative team who love to bring our authentic style of nerdery to our favorite pop culture worlds. The Editorial Assistant will be responsible for daily editorial activities and administrative support. 

Specific responsibilities include:   

• Overseeing the scheduling and preparation of materials for departmental meetings 
• Writing catalog/flap copy (the synopsis/sell of the book) and fact sheets 
• Creating and maintaining departmental pub plans and schedules  
• Submitting various materials to relevant licensor approval systems 
• Building presentation decks for both internal and external meetings
• Assisting with author, licensor, and agent communications and requests 
• Taking and distributing minutes for recurring departmental meetings 
• Evaluating manuscripts, outlines, and proposals 
• Brainstorming new story ideas and book formats  
• Helping to track current and upcoming pop-culture trends across a variety of entertainment mediums 

Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Candidates should have demonstrated success in a fast-paced work environment that necessitates managing complicated schedules and attention to administrative detail. Random House Worlds is a collaborative publishing environment, and candidates should be comfortable working as part of a team and willing to go the extra mile for authors and licensing partners.  

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:   

• Genuine interest in licensed publishing and pop culture 
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills 
• Talent for creative writing and narrative development  
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills 
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a deadline driven environment 
• Collaborative and curious, willingness to take on additional projects for editors in-house 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Familiarity with SAP a plus 
• Comfort with communication tools like Slack and Teams is a plus

The Random House Worlds office is located in New York, New York. This position is open to remote candidates located within the United States who are available to work primarily within Eastern or Central Time Zones.

The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.      

Please apply by February 21st using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.   

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/.<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 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 277581