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:

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 

  

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience in managing editorial, production editorial, or project management  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  Experience at Nat Geo or Disney a plus 

 

The PRH office is located in New York City. The position is open to remote candidates.

 

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 February 27th 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/.<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