Senior Copy Editor, Random House Children's Books

Job Description

Senior Copy Editor, Random House Children's Books (Open to Remote)

Senior Copy Editor, Random House Children's Books (Open to Remote)

Random House Children's Books seeks a dynamic Senior Copy Editor to join the Copyediting team. The Senior Copy Editor will copyedit and proofread materials during all stages of production for style and accuracy. Materials include book text, covers and jackets, advertising and promotional materials, and website copy in support of the trade book list. The Senior Copy Editor also manages a discrete list of books, production editing and hiring and reviewing the work of freelance copy editors and proofreaders.

Random House Children's Books is the world's largest English-language children's trade book publisher. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, early readers, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction, Random House Children's Books publishes award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous characters, and bestselling series. Our imprints include Random House Books for Young Readers, Knopf Books for Young Readers, Delacorte Press, Golden Books, Crown Books for Young Readers, Random House Graphic, Random House Studio, Labyrinth Road, Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Joy Revolution, Bright Matter Books, Anne Schwartz Books, Make Me a World, and more.

The Random House Children's Books Copyediting team is responsible for the clarity, accuracy, and consistency of all content for the division. Our group's unique focus on the content of our books and ancillary materials requires team members who are committed to copyediting and have professional experience working on fiction and nonfiction. We publish hundreds of books each year, across the spectrum of genres, age ranges, and interests, and this work requires not only a love of children's books but also intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and collaboration.

Please apply using our ATS system by April 28, 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:
• Ensure consistency of style and accuracy of spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Proofread all stages of covers and jackets
• Verify the accuracy of all book information
• Act as a consultant regarding editorial-related questions
• Maintain ''internal logic'' of projects and resolve problems through discussions with managing editors, editors, design, and production
• Hire and manage freelance copy editors and proofreaders as needed, reviewing their changes and queries

The Essentials:
• At least 5 years in trade or academic book copyediting and proofreading. Production editorial experience is a plus.
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
• Highly detail-oriented, with a thorough command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
• Able to work independently and quickly, unflustered by frequent interruption
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to accommodate schedules and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Eagerness to work within a team and prioritize the entire group's success
• Highly proficient computer skills, especially editing in Microsoft Word and proofreading in Adobe Acrobat
• Strong fact-checking skills
• Spanish-language editorial experience is a plus
• Experience with editing marketing and sales material is a plus

Salary range for this position is $70,000–$75,000. 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-d8enpm-3-144-205-223-42 in your application.