Editorial Assistant, Delacorte Press (Hybrid)

The Delacorte Press imprint of Random House Children's Books/Penguin Random House has an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join their team, reporting to an Executive Editor handling licensed projects for high-profile brands such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and also assisting a Senior Editor on the Delacorte Press editorial team. The Assistant will be responsible for administrative and editorial support across an array of titles.  This position provides the opportunity to learn about the overall editorial process and the inner workings of a large publishing house, while benefiting from being a part of this unique role.

Delacorte's list includes everything from commercial to literary fiction to dynamic nonfiction, and we are proud to be the home of some of America's most popular and highly acclaimed authors. Delacorte Press is a collaborative publishing environment, and candidates should be comfortable working as part of a team and willing to go the extra mile for authors and licensing partners.

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Provide general administrative support including preparation of materials for meetings including presentation decks, maintaining publication schedules, taking and distributing minutes for meetings, and filing expense reports
• Read and evaluate proposals, outlines, and manuscripts
• Collect sales data and provide competitive title research
• Assist with drafting cover copy, preparing title information sheets, and other materials
• Submit various materials to relevant licensor approval systems
• Assist with author, licensor, and agent communications and requests
• Learn editorial skills, including line and structural editing, under the guidance of the editors and offer creative input
• Assist in the acquisitions process by reading and evaluating submissions
• Format manuscripts for production and track copyedits and page proofs
• Update online metadata fields for current, forthcoming, and backlist titles
• Track pop-culture trends across a variety of entertainment mediums
  
  
  

Please apply if you have the following qualifications:  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Interest in licensed publishing, pop culture and young adult fiction; an interest in romance fiction is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word  
• Prior internship or related experience is a plus 
  
  
  

The PRH office is located in New York, NY. This NYC-based hybrid role requires candidates to be within a commutable distance and able to come into the office approximately 1 – 3 days per week.

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 April 27 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: 279467

Date: Apr 22, 2025

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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