Assistant Editor job at Penguin Random House in New York, NY

Assistant Editor

Location: NY-New York

Job Description

Random House Worlds is the proud home of some of the world’s most recognizable pop culture brands and authors, including Disney, Critical Role, Danielle Jensen, and Rachel Smythe. Our imprints include Del Rey, Random House Worlds, Inklore, and BOOM!.

The team at Inklore is seeking an Assistant Editor to report to the Editor-in-Chief, handling a combination of editorial and administrative projects for the imprint’s growing list of licensed and original comics, light novels, and webnovels. The position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative and hands-on department dedicated to publishing best-in-class manga, manhwa, manhua, webtoons, and webnovels from around the world. We are a highly collaborative team who love to bring our authentic style of fandom and nerdery to our favorite stories. The Assistant Editor will be responsible for daily editorial activities and administrative support.

Specific responsibilities include:

Writing catalog copy, cover copy, and title info sheets

Producing scripts and presentation materials for seasonal launch meetings

Transmitting lettering manuscripts and reviewing passes on final interior pages

Evaluating submissions and assisting with drafting materials for acquisition

Ideating potential new projects for publishing programs with major brands

Submitting various materials to creators/licensing partners for approval

Editing select series alongside Editors and Senior Editors

Assisting with creator and licensor communications and requests

Routing contract information sheets upon acquisition of new titles

Assisting with profit and loss statements

Assisting with invoice and contract payment processing

Assisting with schedule maintenance and metadata tracking

General administrative assistance to the Editor-in-Chief as needed

Inklore is a collaborative publishing environment, and candidates should be comfortable working as part of a team and willing to go the extra mile for creators and licensing partners.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

2+ years of editorial experience

Experience in comics, manga, or webtoon publishing a plus but not required

Genuine interest in comics, webtoons, pop culture brand licensing, webnovels, and publishing in translation

Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Strong ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a deadline driven environment

Talent for creative storytelling and narrative development

Collaborative and curious with a willingness to take on additional projects from in-house editors

Japanese language skill a plus, but not required

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and the Creative Suite

Remote candidates will be asked to commit to working Central or East Coast hours

This position is open to remote

The salary for this position is $56,000.  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.

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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

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.