Job Description

Flamingo Books is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will report to the Publisher and Senior Executive Editor of Flamingo. You will provide administrative support and help with daily editorial activities, while communicating with authors, agents, and different departments within the division. You will also function as the hub of the Flamingo imprint, managing departmental documents, schedules, spreadsheets, and other assorted administrative tasks.

Home to bestselling favorites like Busy Betty by Reese Witherspoon, illustrated by Xindi Yan; Sleepy Sheepy by Lucy Ruth Cummins, illustrated by Pete Oswald; and the Llama Llama series by Anna Dewdney, Flamingo Books feature unforgettable characters that captivate and inspire lifelong readers. We’re a close-knit, collaborative team and so thrilled to add someone new to our group of picture book enthusiasts.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in all processes of book production from acquisition to publication, including writing reader reports, attending editorial meetings, preparing acquisitions paperwork, drafting book copy, and offering creative input on manuscripts
• Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining schedules, spreadsheets, and files, mailing packages, completing forms, ordering books for the editors and authors, working on launch presentations, etc.
• Interface with Library of Congress
• Conduct research for special projects including, but not limited to, photo research, market research, and illustrator research
• Act as a liaison between authors, agents, and different departments within the company
• Contribute to the organization of the imprint as a whole: creating presentations for our thrice-annual launch, maintaining the publication schedule, and submitting books for awards

Requirements: 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written
• Eagerness to learn about the picture book editorial and publication process
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in collaborative environment
• Ability to brainstorm and think creatively
• Eagerness to learn/ability to adapt to new processes and systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous editorial experience preferred

This role will be a hybrid role . 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).

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

Please apply by April 30th, 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.

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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.

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, NY 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 279475

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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