Job Description

Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group/Penguin Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant. The Editorial Assistant will provide editorial and administrative support for the Publisher and Editorial Director of Dutton, Plume, and Tiny Reparations Books, working on their titles and on projects across the imprint.

A small list with a huge audience, Dutton is a general trade imprint within the largest English-language publisher in the world. Recent titles have become bestsellers, been national book club picks, and won the National Book Award. Publicity and marketing driven, its focused list of sixty books per year is made up of half fiction and half nonfiction titles. Dutton’s imprints include  Plume and  Tiny Reparations Books .

Dutton’s current bestselling and award-winning authors include Sean Carroll, Fiona Davis, Annie Jacobsen, Jonathan Karl, Alex Kershaw, Denise Kiernan, Anna Lembke, Des Linden, Jason Mott, Nick Offerman, Kristin Perrin, Jo Piazza, Joe Posnanski, Ana Reyes, Riley Sager, Jim Sciutto, Tourmaline, Adriana Trigiani, Jeff Tweedy, Alan Weisman, Carl Zimmer, and more. 

Our ideal candidate will share Dutton’s priorities: sharing their passion for our titles, giving thoughtful attention to our authors and agents, and prioritizing while being proactive. The Editorial Assistant will love reading, talking, and writing about books, and we are looking for someone with great attention to detail who is deeply curious about publishing and wants to be fully involved in the publishing process and in learning the editorial craft.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Communicates between authors, literary agents, and internal departments to coordinate and track the book 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 supervisors’ approval.
• Maintains metadata for all editor(s) titles.
• Provides general administrative support by scheduling meetings, prepping for department meetings, managing expense reports, archiving, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, etc. 
• Prepares and routes P&Ls and contract information sheets for acquisitions.
• Evaluates submissions and manuscripts in conjunction with supervisors.
• Begins training in editorial development of manuscripts in conjunction with the editorial team.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• An avid reader of fiction and nonfiction
• Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, with timely follow-up over email and phone 
• A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, and other stakeholders 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines 
• A proactive problem-solver who suggests solutions when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Adobe, Excel, and Outlook 
• Excellent writing skills, especially in writing promotional copy 
• Experience tutoring, teaching, preceptoring, or mentoring 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 4, 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: 280272

Job Tags

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

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