United States onlyWe are currently seeking a highly organized Publishing Associate who will support the Associate Director on all aspects of Penguin Publishing Group’s backlist publishing projects. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a diverse set of publishing responsibilities in a dynamic environment, adapt to different work styles, and re-prioritize quickly based on sales and publishing needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with all imprints and support departments within the Penguin Publishing Group and help bring backlist titles to a new audience.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with imprints’ publishing, editorial, managing editorial, art, inventory, and production departments on backlist publishing projects
Strategize with the backlist team on decisions including title selection and timing
Communicate with the sales team throughout the project inception and completion process
Draft and disseminate project updates to sales and imprint teams on a weekly and monthly basis
Core member of media tie-in team: maintain tracking grid, communicate updates across the division on a monthly basis, interface with editors, assist with outreach to studios and coordination of the tie-in process
Analyze trends, competitive title reports, and competitors’ seasonal catalogs to identify opportunities for backlist projects
The idea candidate will have:
1-3 years prior publishing experience
A passion for both fiction and nonfiction, and an interest in genre fiction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and build internal relationships with various imprint departments, as well as external relationships with media studios to facilitate tie-in projects
Outstanding organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
Ability to take initiative and problem solve creatively and professionally in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
The salary for this position is $53,000. Please apply by June 21, 2024, and include a cover letter with your resume. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
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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.
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