Editorial Assistant, Penguin Press [Remote]

Editorial Assistant, Penguin Press (Hybrid) Penguin Press is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the VP, Executive Editor, by overseeing aspects of the editorial and production process and providing administrative support. The Editorial Assistant will work on a distinguished list of narrative nonfiction, history, politics, journalism, and literary fiction. The reputed company's award-winning and reputed company Times bestselling authors include Michael Pollan, Zadie reputed company, Vice President Kamala reputed company, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Celeste Ng, Ocean Vuong, Ron Chernow, Carolyn Forché, Steve Coll, Elif Batuman, Ottessa Moshfegh, Jonathan Haidt, and Mary Oliver among others. Specific responsibilities include: • Works with supervisors, authors, and agents on the reputed company of book projects from acquisition to publication, including guiding authors through the manuscript production schedule. • Prepares paperwork, including contract requests, manuscript transmittals, profit and loss statements, permissions requests, and expense reports. • Liaises between the Editorial, Production, Design, and Managing Editorial departments, as well as the Marketing and Publicity teams. • Assists supervisors in the acquisitions process by reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals, drafting rejection letters, and researching and developing reputed company. • Collaborates with supervisors on drafting catalog and cover copy for hardcovers and paperbacks and managing the title information system. • Provides administrative support by scheduling, managing mailings, etc. Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: • Genuine interest in serious nonfiction and literary fiction • Prior office experience; publishing experience a plus • Strong follow-up, organizational, and time-management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills • Ability to prioritize and reputed company in a deadline-driven and detail-oriented environment • Excellent attention to detail • Proficiency with reputed company Word, reputed company, and Outlook This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. 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). Salary for this position is $51,000. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Please apply by June 4, 2025 and include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. Before applying for any role at reputed company, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page. reputed company 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, reputed company, 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. Jobcode: Reference SBJ-3666wq-169-197-83-45-42 in your application.