What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Managing Editor, Random House Children's Books (Open to Remote) position at Penguin Random House?
Random House Children’s Books is seeking an Associate Managing Editor to join its Managing Editorial team! The Associate Managing Editor will act as a project manager on books for children of all ages---toddlers through young adults. The role requires communication with various RHCB departments, including Editorial, Copyediting, Design, Production, and Marketing.
The Associate Managing Editor acts as liaison and title information/scheduling manager for one to several RHCB imprints, with a focus on licensed titles. The position requires extreme attention to detail and great people skills.
Specific responsibilities include:
The salary for this position is $66,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Please apply by March 6th 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
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 276851
Date: Feb 20, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Editor, Writing, Project Manager, Proofreading, Publishing, Creative, Technology
The Associate Managing Editor acts as liaison and title information/scheduling manager for one to several RHCB imprints, with a focus on licensed titles. The position requires extreme attention to detail and great people skills.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Liaison with Publishing Director and Editors for assigned imprint(s)
- Liaison with Production and Copyediting staff on all projects involving assigned imprint(s)
- Create and maintain data networks for imprint titles
- Support ebook, proprietary, and licensed managing editorial teams
- Run bi-weekly status meetings and other project planning meetings as needed
- Review manuscript tagging for consistency, clarity, and accuracy
- Resolve problems through discussions with editors, copy editors, designers, production staff, and managing editorial supervisor
- Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience in managing editorial, production editorial, or project management at Nat Geo or Disney Press
- Expert proofreading skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects unflustered by interruption
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to organize and prioritize workload to accommodate shifting schedules and deadlines
- Ability to help others navigate challenging deadlines, assist with their work as needed
- Highly detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong technological skills, especially editing in Microsoft Word. Excel and File Maker a plus
The salary for this position is $66,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Please apply by March 6th 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
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 276851
Date: Feb 20, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Editor, Writing, Project Manager, Proofreading, Publishing, Creative, Technology
Salary : $66,500
