Publishing Associate, Random House (Hybrid)

Random House seeks a Publishing Associate to support the Deputy Director, Publishing and the VP, Publishing Director of Backlist with titles across the Random House lists. This is a terrific opportunity to gain exposure to all areas of the publishing process, while working in a fast-paced environment. 

 The Random House imprint was founded in 1927 and is the proud home of some of the world’s most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators, including George Saunders, Jia Tolentino, Tara Westover, Hisham Matar, Emma Cline, Gary Shteyngart, Brené Brown, Imbolo Mbue, Weike Wang, Hanif Abdurraqib, Elizabeth Strout, Isabel Wilkerson, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, and many more.   

 The ideal Publishing Associate candidate is a detail-oriented, self-starter who can manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively, and is comfortable asking for help when needed. We are looking for a strong organizer who can prioritize assignments while managing a high volume of requests and queries, which must be responded to in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner. The day-to-day responsibilities include a combination of project support for the publishing team focused on the calendaring, packaging, sales, and growth of new titles on the Random House, Hogarth and Modern Library imprints. Additional activities include maximizing opportunities for backlist titles, including anniversary editions, movie tie-ins, metadata, and other promotion. The job will include liaising with internal departments such as editorial, design, production, marketing, publicity, and sales, as well as externally with authors and agents. 

 We are looking for someone who is interested in the work that is done to bring a book to market from a business and operational standpoint. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, and an interest in market research and trends.  

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities approximately two days a week in our Manhattan office. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our office located at 1745 Broadway, New York. 

The Role: 

• Support publishing team in all facets of the publishing process, for ~100 frontlist titles a year   
• Communicate to internal publishing departments, as well as externally with authors, agents and estates 
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, including calendar schedules, preparing meeting materials and taking notes 
• Research trends and competition, including sales research on comparative titles (timing, pricing) 
• Identify worthwhile opportunities for renewed promotion of backlist titles, including movie/TV tie-in coordination, and potential reissues 
• Run reports from various systems to pull & analyze sales, category & trend data 
• Track inventory needs for priority titles 
• Help handle special projects to support the overall efforts of the imprint 

Please apply if you meet the following requirements: 

• Minimum of 1-2 years of full time publishing experience, sales and/or marketing experience 
• Excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask 
• Strong time management 
• Proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team 
• Creative, analytical thinker  
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow-up over email and phone; ability to communicate appropriately across all levels and divisions of the company, as well as with external parties 
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a rapidly changing, detail-focused environment 
• Desire to learn new systems and the ability to run reports and maintain databases 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe (PDF), and Excel and an avid interest and ability to learn new applications 

The salary for this position is $56,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply using our online application process and include your cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted through January 16th.

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/.<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: 276663