Publishing Assistant, Random House Canada

Publishing Assistant, Random House Canada

The salary range for this position begins at $46,809. 

About Penguin Random House Canada 

Penguin Random House Canada, Canada's largest book publisher, aims to nourish a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and thier writing with readers everywhere. 

Join our Random House Canada Team

Random House Canada does more than publish books. It is a place to explore potential, impact Canada’s cultural narrative and push the edges of creativity. We are looking for people who are curious, revolutionary thinkers, passionate about creating and who dare to imagine. At Random House Canada, we're championing diverse narratives and fresh perspectives. Amplifying under-represented voices and embracing emerging trends, our books range from powerful narrative non-fiction to boundary-pushing fiction. With a keen focus on high-profile authors and strong women's voices, we tackle pressing issues in Canada and around the world. Whether exploring wellness, pop culture, blockbuster fiction or captivating non-fiction narratives, our curated selections aim to connect with a range of Canadian readers.

Within the editorial department we guide our authors' journeys, empowering them to unleash their creative spirit and pursue their passions fearlessly. Whether it's legendary voices like Chris Hadfield and Jann Arden or a yet to be discovered rising star, we're about pushing boundaries and crafting diverse, compelling narratives. Wherever our authors want to go, we are there to support and connect their stories to diverse readers worldwide, because great stories deserve to be read. 

Who Are We Looking for? 

We are looking for a Publishing Assistant to join our Random House Canada team to help us on our mission to leave readers better than we found them. Our editorial team is committed to evolving and stretching in new directions, while continuing to be home to strong, award-winning Canadian and international voices writing about issues that reflect the world around us. In this role, the successful candidate will get an in-depth, 360 view of the publishing industry and enhance their knowledge of the editorial process in a dynamic, hands-on environment. The Publishing Assistant will report to our Random House Canada Publisher and provide administrative and organizational support to the Random House Canada imprint to achieve creative integrity, execute to a high standard and deliver outstanding books to readers everywhere.

What you will do:  

• Responsible for a range of practical tasks to assist with the smooth running of the department, including but not limited to galley printings, NetGalley coordination, book mailing and distribution of departmental and author/agent book copies 

• Support in preparing materials for sales launches 

• Assist the team with manuscript evaluation and editorial reading 

• Support the Publisher and Managing Editor as needed 

• Partner with the Editorial Assistant for Intern oversight 

• Track imprint grids and lists 

• Commit to helping our books achieve the highest standards: culturally aware, well-planned, creatively exceptional, distinctive and engaging 

• Empower those around you by working in a collaborative way 

What you will bring to Random House Canada:  

• Previous experience working in a publishing environment 

• Strong organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects at the same time and stay on deadline 

• Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills 

• High standards of quality, consistency and accuracy 

• Knowledge and awareness in emerging business and cultural trends in and outside the publishing industry 

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to problem-solving, identifying and acting on ways to improve the work 

• Empathy and consideration towards different perspectives

We believe in amplifying diverse voices and are actively seeking team members from marginalized and underrepresented communities. If you self-identify as Black, as Indigenous, as a person of colour, as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, or another marginalized group, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your experiences and perspectives are valued and essential to our culture of belonging.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume here by Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Within the cover letter, we would love to see a list of books you have recently read. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: This role requires a minimum of three days per week at our office located at 320 Front Street West in Toronto. As such, we require candidates to reside within commuting distance of our office. For accommodation needs during the application process or more information on our accommodation policies, please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com or 416-364-4449.