Editorial Assistant, Pantheon (Hybrid)

Editorial Assistant, Pantheon Books (Hybrid)

Pantheon Books seeks an editorial assistant to join the team. The assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to a Senior Editor and Editor on an impressive list of nonfiction journalism, pop culture, memoir, behavioral science, business, history, and politics and graphic novels.

This position offers the opportunity for growth and to learn about the editorial process and the inner workings of a publishing office.

No previous publishing experience is required.

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, James Gleick, Margo Jefferson, Ha Jin, Ali Smith, Alexander McCall Smith, Heather Ann Thompson, Charles Yu, Marjane Satrapi and Art Spiegelman.

Daily responsibilities include all-around project support for the senior editor and editor, proposal / manuscript reading, drafting cover copy, brainstorming creative publishing approaches, and supporting authors / books through the entire publication process.

This position also acts as a liaison between authors, agents, and different Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group departments.

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and enjoys reading broadly and often. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books of all types and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly, is comfortable asking for help when needed, and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team.

If you can handle the details of immediately urgent tasks but also remember to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed, you'll assume greater editorial responsibilities over time.

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which will include but not be limited to executing mailings and participating in and contributing to in-person meetings with authors and agents.

We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

Please apply using our ATS system by July 8, 2024, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our and look over our open-to-remote guidelines on our

The Role :

• 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

The Essentials :

• Strong writing skills and a broad range of interests
• Avid reader of nonfiction
• Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong and efficient follow-up skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask across two editors’ desks
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow-up over email and, phone, and chat
• A team player who treats others with respect and has the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, agents, and stakeholders
• Ability to apply organizational methods and strategies to follow department processes, anticipate deadlines, and meet them
• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful, and problem-solve creatively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Social media savvy with a keen interest in current events and media
• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when needed once familiar with the role of an Editorial Assistant

The salary for this position is $48,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

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.