Managing Editor, Penguin Young Readers

Job Description

Managing Editor, Penguin Young Readers (Open to Remote)

Managing Editorial at Penguin Random House seeks a Managing Editor to work closely with the Penguin Young Readers trade division. An industry leader in publishing a variety of children's book formats, including picture books, board books, middle-grade, young adult, and graphic novels, including Sabaa Tahir, Matt de la Peña, Melissa de la Cruz, Jan Brett, and Renée Ahdieh. The Managing Editor will oversee the publication of over 150 titles annually and feel confident working on a collaborative team in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

The Managing Editorial Team for Penguin Young Readers manages the bookmaking process of all mass-market, trade paperback, and hardcover books for a diverse set of imprints. This role involves
overseeing schedules and logistics from manuscript transmittal to final book files and managing the ancillary materials for sales and marketing.
Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and enthusiastic about publishing. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books of all types and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly , is comfortable asking for help when needed, and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team. You will be asked to handle the details of immediately urgent tasks, while also remembering to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed.

For consideration, please apply by January 1, 2024, using our application portal and include your cover letter and resume.

The Role:
• Creating and managing the editorial, design, and production schedules for over 150 frontlist children's titles of various formats per year
• Running regular production status meetings with Editorial, Production Editorial, Design, and Production
• Following the digital workflow process to route all book components to Copyediting, Editorial, Design, and Production
• Overseeing title set-up and metadata maintenance in SAP
• Liaising with Marketing, Sales, Publicity, Subsidiary Rights, and Publishing Operations, particularly regarding requests for files and to coordinate special handling of metadata for occasional publicity announcements
• Facilitating the creation of digital ARCs and printed ARCs and F&Gs for Sales, Marketing, and Publicity
• Responsible for reprint schedules and file updates as needed
• Overseeing e-book conversion quality control
• Liaising with publishers to make imprint schedules for divisional meetings and deadlines such as Launch

The Essentials:
• A minimum of 3-4 years of managing editorial or related project management experience
• Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively
• A team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments. A collaborative spirit is essential
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when needed once familiar with the role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and proofreading skills a plus
• Expertise with FileMaker Pro, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and/or SAP a plus

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $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-d8n7qk-18-220-98-157-42 in your application.