Company 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 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/.

Job Description

Penguin Young Readers is looking for a Publishing Assistant to join the Publishing Office. This role offers a great opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and overall marketplace. While this position reports to the two Assistant Directors of Publishing in the publishing office, it offers the chance to work closely with the entire division, including our marketing, publicity, and sales teams as well as the editorial imprints.

The Publishing Assistant will be involved in a wide variety of activities that support Penguin Young Reader’s brands and business development efforts, including sales and marketplace analysis, metadata, product licensing, and administrative tasks. This role is a great opportunity for a driven problem solver and organized multitasker who enjoys tackling interesting and challenging tasks while supporting books for all ages, including series like Mad Libs and authors such as Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Woodson, and John Green, to name a few. The Assistant should be highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and have an interest in children’s books.

Responsibilities:

• Run regular sales and competitive reports and share that information with various departments across the division, including sales, marketing, and editorial teams
• Administrative support of publishing office and brand department which includes setting up and running (virtual) meetings, locating materials/jackets/etc., and supporting the division’s executive assistant as needed for in-office hospitality
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and/or Excel grids for meetings including business reviews, conferences, and divisional meetings
• Provides routine support in a variety of areas, including licensing, brand management, title metadata and description
• Supports various divisional special projects and research requests, such as an editorial directory update or industry trend deep-dive
• Process physical product samples from licensing partners
• Assist with internal events such as author visits, guest speakers, and social events

Qualifications

• An interest in the business side of publishing and analysis
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and interest in new challenges and adaptable to changing needs 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• An interest in children’s books
• Knowledge of and interest in industry trends and topics
• Aptitude for numbers

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities (approximately 3 days a week). 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, and NY). 

Salary for this position is $55,000. Please apply using our online application process and include your résumé and cover letter. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. 

Applications for this role will be accepted through September 1 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. 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 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here.

You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address. 

Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:

Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG.

The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here.

You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address. 

Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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