Editor-or Senior-Editor, Crown Currency (Hybrid)

Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Location: New York
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

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 250 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/.

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Job description: The Crown Currency imprint of the Crown division of Penguin Random House seeks an Editor or Senior Editor to join its nonfiction team. Reporting to the Editorial Director of Crown Currency, the editor will solicit, acquire, develop, and edit works of nonfiction for the Crown Currency program, including the categories of business, economics, thought leadership, personal success, and journalism/current events related to the business world. In addition, the Editor will co-acquire/co-edit high-impact projects with the Editorial Director. The Editor will also have the opportunity to acquire select projects for the flagship Crown list.

Crown Currency is the Crown division's imprint for books about business, technology, and personal success, with authors like Palantir CEO Alexander C. Karp, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, journalist Zeke Faux, Silicon Valley visionary Eric Ries, economics YouTuber Gary Stevenson, and Earn Your Leisure podcasters Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal. The flagship Crown imprint is the home of some of the world's most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators, including President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Rachel Maddow, Susan Cain, Erik Larson, Matthew McConaughey, Mustafa Suleyman, and Matthew Desmond.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter who is knowledgeable about the business world and nonfiction books, hungry to continuously assess the factors that make books succeed in a changing marketplace, and who will be comfortable working in a high-intensity role and with authors possessing different kinds of worldviews.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Acquiring (or co-acquiring) and developing 8-10 new book projects annually
Assessing potential value of submissions, commissioning projects from self-generated ideas, researching comps, running P&L scenarios
Directly participating in auctions, negotiating deal points
Working with authors on drafts, outlines, and revisions of manuscripts, including structural and line edits
Consulting with the art, production, and managing editorial departments on schedule, design, and packaging of books
Collaborating with the publicity, marketing, and sales teams to position titles in the marketplace
Developing and maintaining author, agent, and publisher contacts and engaging in developmental work with authors
Preparing title information sheets; writing and editing copy
Keeping abreast of trends and competitive titles

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

Minimum of 4-5 years book editorial experience for Editor or 7+ for Senior Editor, with an established track record of acquiring and shaping commercially successful books. Exceptional candidates from related fields (such as business journalism) with transferable skills and knowledge will also be considered.
Strong line and conceptual editing skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize when faced with converging deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to attend to detail
Strong contacts within writer, journalist, and literary agent communities
Ability to work cross-functionally with other groups, companies, and organizations on shared projects
Ability to deliver timely, accurate work and demonstrate good follow up and follow through
Strong negotiation skills
Sense of humor

The PRH office is located in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role, requiring in-office presence for a minimum of three days per week. We will consider candidates who are able to commute to our office at 1745 Broadway from the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, and PA).

The salary range for the Editor level is $73,500 to $75,000. The salary range for the Senior Editor level is $81,500 to $85,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company performance.

Please apply by April 8th using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, book acquisition list (if applicable) and salary requirements.



Profile description: 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

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 278743
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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