Job Description

G.P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant to join its team. The assistant’s role is to provide administrative and editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief who has her own fiction list and oversees the imprint as well. We are looking for a detail-oriented self-starter who reads voraciously across women’s fiction and the bestseller list, from literary to commercial, including book club fiction, historical fiction, love stories, rom-coms, and memoirs – and can communicate effectively about that reading experience.

The Editorial Assistant will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief responsible for acquiring and publishing such titles as Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, In Five Years by Rebecca Serle, The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, None of This is True by Lisa Jewell, A Constellation of Vital Phenomenon by Anthony Marra and A Place for Us by Fatima Mirza. 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Communicates between authors, literary agents, and internal departments to coordinate and keep track of the production process from finished manuscript to bound book (including trafficking of copyedited manuscript, pages, galley copy, cover copy, and cover mechanicals).
• Writes promotional copy including Title Information sheets, online retail copy, and package copy for supervisor’s approval.
• Maintains metadata for all editor(s) titles.
• Manages campaigns for endorsement quotes on various titles, including trafficking mailings (electronic and print) and revision approvals; Drafts pitch letters.
• Prepares and routes P&Ls and contract information sheets for acquisitions.
• Evaluates submissions in conjunction with supervisors and writes reader reports.
• Attends editorial meetings and all relevant imprint meetings.
• Begins training in editorial development of manuscripts in conjunction with the editorial team.
• Provides general administrative support by scheduling meetings, prepping for department meetings, managing expense reports, archiving, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, etc.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

• Excitement about publishing and the opportunity to learn
• Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow up skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, used on timely follow up over email and phone
• A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve creatively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• An avid reader who keeps up with reading trends and has a strong interest in women’s fiction and romance
• Excellent writing skills, especially in writing promotional copy
• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when needed
• Prior experience in bookselling is a plus

The salary for this position is $51,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.   

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).

Please apply by June 30, 2025 and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our  FAQs page.

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 < "">

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: 280857

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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