Associate Editor - Knopf Doubleday

Job Description

Associate Editor – Knopf Doubleday, Vintage/Anchor, Fiction & Non-Fiction

Become a part of our dedicated team of creative book-loving professionals!

Penguin Random House believes in amplifying storytelling and diverse voices, not only through our authors and books, but also within our company. We're excited to look for someone to join our team and help build an equitable and inclusive home where all are welcome and every person is empowered to be themselves and to share their perspectives.

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THE ROLE

Knopf Doubleday's editorial team at Vintage and Anchor Books are currently seeking an Associate Editor to join the team to support the SVP & Editorial Director for Vintage/Anchor in the acquisition and publishing of titles for the group.

ABOUT KNOPF DOUBLEDAY:

Vintage/Anchor publishing list includes a wide range of the most influential works of world literature to cutting edge contemporary fiction and distinguished non-fiction.

The imprint is today's foremost trade paperback publisher, producing paperbacks for Knopf/Pantheon/Doubleday front list titles, publishing hardcover and trade paperback originals, and is the continuous publisher of important writers including William Faulkner, Ralph Ellison, Dashiell Hammett, A.S. Byatt, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Acquire and edit Vintage Originals and Anchor hardcover books
• Manage 10-12 front list paperback reprint titles per season, in addition to working on backlist reissue initiatives
• Oversee all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing, copywriting including jacket, metadata, and other marketing copy as required
• Edit titles acquired by senior staff when appropriate and serve as second set of eyes for potential acquisitions
• Develop and maintain author and agent relationships, scout new talent, liaise with authors and agents
• Maintain publishing/production schedules and meet deadlines
• Participate in editorial meetings and present titles at sales meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrates the ability to build relationships with literary agents, negotiate, and manage books through the editorial/production process
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Prior experience acquiring manuscripts preferred
• Prior knowledge of the publishing marketplace preferred
• Avid reader of both fiction and nonfiction, with a passion for writing a plus

PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE PERKS:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – match of up to 6% of covered earnings after 1 year of service
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision plans from day one
• Wellness/Ergonomic Reimbursement
• Generous PTO policy including 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after year one), 10 sick days, 4 personal days, summer hours and much more!

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 250 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/ .

Date:

Jun 4, 2021

Location:

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb78qk-3-145-105-149-42 in your application.