Editorial Assistant, Dutton (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House is a leading publisher seeking an Editorial Assistant for its Dutton imprint. The role involves providing editorial and administrative support to the Publisher and Editorial Director, coordinating the book production process, and assisting with various tasks related to publishing. Responsibilities Communicating between authors, literary agents, and internal departments to coordinate and track the book production process from finished manuscript to bound book (including trafficking of copyedited manuscript, pages, galley copy, cover copy, and cover mechanicals). Staying on top of all deadlines Writing promotional copy including title information sheets, online retail copy, and package copy for supervisors’ approval. Also responsible for maintaining metadata and keywords for all editor(s) titles Providing general administrative support by scheduling meetings, prepping for department meetings, managing expense reports, archiving, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, etc Preparing and routing P&Ls and contract information sheets for acquisitions Evaluating submissions and manuscripts in conjunction with supervisors Begin training in editorial development of manuscripts in conjunction with the editorial team Skills At least one year of full-time publishing experience An avid reader of fiction and nonfiction Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, with timely follow-up over email and phone A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, and other stakeholders Ability to work independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines A proactive problem-solver who suggests solutions when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Adobe, Excel, and Outlook Excellent writing skills, especially in writing promotional copy Experience tutoring, teaching, preceptoring, or mentoring is a plus Benefits 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 Company Overview Penguin Random House is a book publishing company that provides audiobooks, eBooks, and printing services. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, AUS, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Penguin Random House has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.