Publishing Associate - Sasquatch Books

Job Description

Publishing Associate - Sasquatch Books (Seattle)

Are you a curious, organized, and detail-oriented avid reader interested in a book publishing career?

If so, join the team Sasquatch Books, a Seattle-based boutique press that combines creativity and innovation with the reach of our parent company, Penguin Random House, to publish beautifully crafted books for readers everywhere.

Sasquatch Books is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and detail-oriented Publishing Associate to provide cross-departmental support to our Editorial and Marketing teams, along with general administrative support in our Seattle office.

The Publishing Associate is a consummate team player who is both detail- and process-oriented and can juggle a variety of work in an organized and clear manner for a busy small publishing team. You will provide editorial, marketing, and office support for our team, while gaining practical publishing skills and knowledge to build your publishing career.

The Role:
• Managing agendas and recording minutes for weekly editorial, design, and acquisition meetings
• Managing metadata content, image uploads and change process
• Support new title set-up process in internal systems
• Manage book mailings for editorial and marketing teams
• Research comparative titles and other necessary acquisition data as requested
• Support editorial production with proofreading, back-up checks and other editorial administrative tasks
• Manage copyright filing and file upload
• Assist Marketing team in creation of collateral material such as postcards and social media images
• Marketing research and admin support as needed

The Essentials:
• A self-starter able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work and learn independently as well as part of a team
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Possesses a proactive and independent approach to problem-solving
• Curious mindset and enthusiasm for learning new systems and processes
• Familiar with Mac computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
*This is a hybrid role with in-office responsibilities, which include but are not limited to book mailings and maintaining office archives and supplies. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our office in downtown Seattle.

The salary for this position is $42,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply by October 2, 2023 using our online application process and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.

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-gmyx1v-18-218-245-163-42 in your application.