Editor, Penguin Workshop

Job Description

Editor, Penguin Workshop (Open to Remote)

Penguin Young Readers is seeking a dynamic Editor for the New York Times best-selling WHO HQ series within the Penguin Workshop imprint. The ideal candidate has knowledge of and appreciation for children's nonfiction, is experienced in nonfiction editing for ages 8 – 12 and can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. This person will report to the Director of WHO HQ and Nonfiction Publishing and can expect a highly collaborative community within the imprint.

To learn more about the Who Was? series and WHO HQ Books, please visit www.whowasbookseries.com

Please apply using our ATS system by August 1, 2024, 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 look over our open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

The Role:
• Acquire, edit, and manage a selection of projects from acquisition through publication
• Negotiate acquisitions with agents and authors.
• Present titles at internal meetings, including Launch, and elsewhere as required.
• Be responsible for all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing; copywriting including jacket, metadata, and other marketing copy as required.
• Manage internal systems and data gathering: request pricing from Production, run profit & loss statements, research competitive titles, generate acquisition / contract paperwork, update the books system, pull sales figures from Bookscan, and stay on top of internal deadlines.
• Work closely with our art, marketing, publicity, sales, and subsidiary rights departments throughout the publishing process to bring the books to market.

The Essentials:
• Specific interest in and enthusiasm for nonfiction, biographies, and Middle Grade books
• At least 3 years experience in structural and line editing, and nonfiction book publishing
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills and an interest in working and learning collaboratively
• Superior writing, copyediting, research, and Google skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and follow-up
• Ability to think creatively and work as a team to create a well-rounded list
• Solid knowledge of the Middle Grade marketplace
• Experience in negotiation and managing books through the editorial/production process
• An organized, linear, and meticulous approach to work
• Strong research skills (as applied to generating art notes, sourcing competitive titles for comparison, and cross-checking subject-specific information per book)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDFs, PowerPoint, Instagram, and the ability to swiftly learn new systems

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$72,000. 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmm0k2-3-140-188-250-42 in your application.