Compendium is a Seattle-based publishing company renowned for its inspirational books, journals, greeting cards, and gift products. Founded as an independent publisher 40 years ago, Compendium is now an imprint of Ten Speed Press, which is an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a division within Penguin Random House. Compendium has built a reputation for creating thoughtful, inclusive, and uplifting titles.  

The Compendium mission is to connect people through meaningful moments with gifts that inspire. Our millions of joyful messages—found in greeting cards and children’s books, guided journals and customizable keepsakes—have touched the lives of people around the globe.  

The Compendium editorial department is seeking a detailed, thoughtful, and motivated editor to join our remotely-working West Coast team. This role will work collaboratively with our design, production, and strategy teams, handling approximately 20 highly illustrated gift titles annually.  

Specific responsibilities include:   

• Collaborate with team members to create sensitive, diverse, inspiring, and meaningful gift products, seeing projects from launch to approval to print, including manuscript and project development, design and file routing all while keeping a keen eye to the interplay between copy and design 
• Create and maintain copy schedules with project writers that align with bigger picture scheduling needs across all assigned titles Initiate contracts and support payments for out-of-house writers for assigned titles 
• Write materials for sales and marketing needs, including title information sheets, author questionnaires, and launch presentation scripts 
• Support coordination of proofreading and sensitivity reads as needed for assigned projects  
• Conduct market research, quote verification, and other research as would best support assigned titles  
• Meet weekly with supervisor, editorial colleagues, design and production teams to review work, scheduling, and special issues in relation to completion of assigned projects 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:   

• 5+ years in editorial for non-fiction, gift formats, such as journals, greeting cards, and/or gift books (poetry and/or children’s experience also helpful) 
• Excellence in developmental and line editing as well as proofreading; ability to recognize nuance, cadence, and tone as they apply to desired copy approach for each title 
• Extreme attention to detail, thoroughness, and ability to problem-solve in a peer-to-peer setting 
• Knowledge of gift markets and/or non-traditional publishing, as well as traditional publishing  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat 
• Excellent communication and project management skills 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task across various schedules and project needs 
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently; friendly, compassionate, and mindful team member
• 4 year college degree, preferably in journalism, English, or other editorially related field; or proven track record of pursuing editorial work and creative development 

The Compendium offices are located in Seattle, WA. The position is open to remote candidates based in the United States who can work primarily on Pacific Time. 

The salary for this position is $73,500, or $80,170 for candidates located in Washington State. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.       

Applications for this role will be accepted through March 17 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. 

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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.

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 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 287046