Editorial Assistant, Crown and Crown Currency (Hybrid)

Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Location: New York
Posted on: March 20, 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/.

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Job description: The Crown Publishing Group seeks an Editorial Assistant to join our team. The assistant's role provides administrative and editorial support to Crown Currency's Editorial Director and to one of Crown's Executive Editors on a wide-ranging list of nonfiction - including the categories of current events, business, thought leadership, memoir, as well as a heavy emphasis on practical nonfiction in topics ranging from finance to relationships to health. This position offers the opportunity to learn about the editorial process and the inner workings of a publishing office.

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, Erik Larson, Matthew McConaughey, Mustafa Suleyman, and Matthew Desmond. Crown Currency is the Crown division's imprint for books about business, technology, and personal success, with authors like Alexander C. Karp, Jimmy Wales, Eric Ries, and Earn Your Leisure's Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal.

At Crown, the Editorial Assistant acts as a liaison between authors, agents, and the many different departments within the publishing group. Daily responsibilities include project support for the editors, calendar and meeting management, proposal/manuscript reading and submission management, drafting flap and catalogue copy, and brainstorming creative publishing approaches and solutions to help authors/books through the publication process.

The Editorial Assistant should be highly motivated, enthusiastic about nonfiction publishing, enjoy reading broadly and often, and is curious about the entire nonfiction marketplace and the factors that make books succeed. (In fact, we would love to know what kind of adult books you're passionate about and why in your cover letter.) We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who is invested in the process of bringing books to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly, and will be an active participant on a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively, will ask for help when needed, and will be comfortable working with authors possessing different kinds of worldviews.

Specific responsibilities include:

Tracking, logging, and evaluating submitted manuscripts, providing feedback to the editorial team, and drafting rejection letters
Preparing and routing financial and contract information for acquisitions
Begin training in editorial development of manuscripts in conjunction with supervisors
Researching trends and competition, including sales research on comparative titles
Communicating among authors, literary agents, and internal departments such as production, art, publicity, and marketing to coordinate and facilitate the production process from draft manuscript to finished book
Drafting both internal and consumer-facing copy and pitches
Managing campaigns for endorsement quotes on various titles, including facilitating mailings (electronic and print)
Providing general administrative support

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

Strong writing skills and a broad range of interests.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong and efficient follow-up skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask across two editors' desks.
A team player who treats others with respect and has the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, agents, and stakeholders.
Tact and discretion in dealing with high-profile authors.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize during busy and high-pressure periods.
Ability to take initiative, be resourceful, and problem-solve creatively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and an eagerness to quickly learn internal systems.
An avid reader who keeps up with trends and has an abiding interest in current events.
Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when needed once familiar with the role of an Editorial Assistant.
Sense of humor.

The PRH office is located in New York, NY. The Editorial Assistant position at Crown is a hybrid role, requiring in-office presence approximately three days per week. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, executing mailings, participating in and contributing to in-person meetings with authors and agents, and providing office support. We will consider candidates who can commute to our office at 1745 Broadway from the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, & PA) or those willing to relocate to this area.

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 March 21st using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, 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: 278428
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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