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Pantheon Books is seeking an editorial assistant to join its team. The assistant's role would be to provide administrative and editorial support toan Editor and an Editor at Large on an impressive list of books in fiction, nonfiction, and graphics.
Pantheon was founded in 1942 by Helen and Kurt Wolff, and began by publishing literature in translation. In the post-war decades, Pantheon emerged as the premiere home to major works of cultural commentary by such authors as Studs Terkel, Marguerite Duras and Simone de Beauvoir. Today its star-studded roster of award-winning authors include Wole Soyinka, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, James Gleick, Margo Jefferson, Ha Jin, Laila Lalami, Ali Smith, Alexander McCall Smith, Heather Ann Thompson, Charles Yu, Chris Ware, Marjane Satrapi, and Art Spiegelman.
The ideal candidate will be able to manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and has a strong interest in genre-bending hybrid works, graphic novels, novels in translation, and smart narrative nonfiction.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Evaluating manuscripts, writing reader’s reports, logging submissions, and drafting rejection letters.
- Scheduling, project management and general support for managers.
- Writing and editing catalog, flap, and marketing copy for in-house and out-of-house promotional use
- Preparing title information sheets and other marketing materials.
- Liaising with authors, publishers, agents, and the managing editorial department to coordinate and keep track of the production process from finished manuscript to bound book.
- Creating P&Ls and contract information sheets, collecting sales data, and providing competitive title research.
- Providing general administrative support, including answering phones, taking messages, booking conference rooms, filing expense reports, routing author payments, keeping track of project due dates, executing mailings, and fielding questions from authors.
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow up skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative and problem solve creatively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.Please apply by July 7th using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.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
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York, NY
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 280899
Date: Jun 26, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, NY, US, 10019
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Editorial Assistant, Drafting, Editor, Administrative Assistant, Publishing, Engineering, Administrative
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