Publishing Associate, Harmony Books and Rodale Books

Job Description

Publishing Associate, Harmony Books and Rodale Books (Hybrid)

Harmony Books and Rodale Books publish top-quality nonfiction by thought leaders, distinguished authorities, credentialed experts, and important voices seeking to reshape the cultural conversation and visionary as well as practical nonfiction that helps and inspires people to improve their lives.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Publishing Associate who will support the Deputy Publisher on all aspects of the publishing program. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a diverse set of publishing responsibilities and adapt to different work styles. Ability to re-prioritize projects based on sales and publishing needs. The candidate should also have an interest in nonfiction books in the categories in which we publish and will be creative, curious, collaborative, and have a sense of humor.

Please apply by the due date of May 3, 2024 and include your resume.

Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support, such as tracking deadlines, organizing and scheduling meetings, and tracking projects
• Manage the seasonal span process and provide support materials for span meetings
• Track and alert the team to various deadlines for seasonal spans
• Provide follow-up materials and communication to sales marketing team in relation to seasonal spans
• Research and create detailed sales reporting and analyze data to help inform seasonal publishing decisions; provide individual title sales and laydown information, author sales history as needed; and more
• Research and report on inventory needs, backlist pacing, sales spikes and inventory
• Update and manage yearly editorial/inventory planning grids
• Schedule department meetings, coordinate meeting agendas, gather meeting materials, and take minutes
• Handle special projects to support the overall efforts of both imprints
• Imprint-wide communication
• Distilling and reporting on latest corporate trend and sales analysis for team
• Analyze competitive title reports and seasonal catalogs of competitors to identify opportunities
• Create sales support materials as needed

Technical skills required:
• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat
• PowerBI (basic)

Performance skills required:
• Attention to detail
• Discretion regarding confidential materials
• Organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

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The salary for this position is $53,000. 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-g4774v-3-133-112-82-42 in your application.