Job Description
Managing Editorial Assistant, Random House Worlds (Hybrid)

The Corporate Bookmaking team at Penguin Random House is seeking a Managing Editorial Assistant to support the Random House Publishing Group, working on the Random House Worlds and Disney Editions imprints across illustrated and non-illustrated titles. Reporting to a Senior Managing Editor, the assistant’s role will provide administrative and project support on a wide variety of licensed fiction and nonfiction titles, including Star Wars, Dungeons & Dragons, and Marvel, and featuring bestselling authors such as Alexander Freed, John Jackson Miller, Mike Chen, George R. R. Martin, R.A. Salvatore, Margaret Weis, and Tracy Hickman. 

 

The Managing Editorial department tracks schedules for manuscripts and cover designs and schedules seasonal meetings to ensure each manuscript becomes a finished book. Managing editors consider each department’s needs and negotiate to ensure a process works for everyone. This job is an exciting opportunity to get an overview of the publishing process and act as a point of contact with various departments across Random House Worlds, including Editorial, Production, Interior Design, Cover Art, Production Editorial, Marketing, and Sales.  

 

Specific responsibilities include:    

  • Sets and manages deadlines for manuscripts and cover copy.  
  • Routes cover copy and jackets to other departments for approval. 
  • Assists with trade paperback conversions. 
  • Maintains data in SAP and FileMaker Pro databases as needed. 
  • Reviews reprint titles and processes cover and/or interior corrections with reprint deadlines in mind. 
  • Processes ebook corrections. 
  • Provides general administrative support to the Managing Editorial department. 

 

 Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
  • Exceptional proofreading skills  
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Superb organizational and time management skills  
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and follow up with colleagues  
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 
  • Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style a plus  
  • Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro, FileMaker Pro, Lytho, and/or SAP a plus  

 

The salary for this position is $51,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.   

 

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. 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, & PA).

 

Applications for this role will be accepted through November 5, 2025 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

 

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 | Job ID: 284081