Penguin Young Readers is seeking a dynamic Editor for the New York Times best-selling WHO HQ series within the Penguin Workshop imprint. The ideal candidate has knowledge of and appreciation for children’s nonfiction, is experienced in nonfiction editing for ages 8 – 12 and can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. This person will report to the Director of WHO HQ and Nonfiction Publishing and can expect a highly collaborative community within the imprint.
To learn more about the Who Was? series and WHO HQ Books, please visit www.whowasbookseries.com
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The Role:
Acquire, edit, and manage a selection of projects from acquisition through publication
Negotiate acquisitions with agents and authors.
Present titles at internal meetings, including Launch, and elsewhere as required.
Be responsible for all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing; copywriting including jacket, metadata, and other marketing copy as required.
Manage internal systems and data gathering: request pricing from Production, run profit & loss statements, research competitive titles, generate acquisition / contract paperwork, update the books system, pull sales figures from Bookscan, and stay on top of internal deadlines.
Work closely with our art, marketing, publicity, sales, and subsidiary rights departments throughout the publishing process to bring the books to market.
The Essentials:
Specific interest in and enthusiasm for nonfiction, biographies, and Middle Grade books
At least 3 years experience in structural and line editing, and nonfiction book publishing
Strong interpersonal / communication skills and an interest in working and learning collaboratively
Superior writing, copyediting, research, and Google skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow-up
Ability to think creatively and work as a team to create a well-rounded list
Solid knowledge of the Middle Grade marketplace
Experience in negotiation and managing books through the editorial/production process
An organized, linear, and meticulous approach to work
Strong research skills (as applied to generating art notes, sourcing competitive titles for comparison, and cross-checking subject-specific information per book)
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDFs, PowerPoint, Instagram, and the ability to swiftly learn new systems
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$72,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
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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
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 272363
Date: Jul 17, 2024
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Editor, Writing, Publishing, Research, Creative
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Research, Book and Periodical Publishing, and Book Publishing
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