Editorial Assistant, Hogarth (Fiction/Nonfiction)

Editorial Assistant, Hogarth (Fiction/NonFiction)

Hogarth, an imprint at Penguin Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant to join its team. The assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to Hogarth’s Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor on a list of literary fiction & nonfiction. This position offers the opportunity for a hands-on experience in the editorial process and the inner workings of a publishing office.

Named in honor of Virginia and Leonard Woolf’s Hogarth Press, today’s Hogarth publishes fiction and non-fiction by authors of exceptional talent who are deeply engaged with the world, emphasizing new perspectives and boundary-pushing voices. A boutique literary imprint of Random House, our writers include such prizewinners and bestsellers as Sally Rooney, Javier Zamora, Han Kang, Namwali Serpell, Mariana Enriquez, Anthony Marra, Anuk Arudpragasam, Sarah Manguso, and Fatima Farheen Mirza. Forthcoming publications include new books by Sarah Broom, Kiran Desai, Julia Phillips, Chigozie Obioma, and Angie Kim.

At Hogarth, the Editorial Assistant acts as a liaison between authors, agents, and different departments within Penguin Random House. Daily responsibilities include all-around project support for both editors and deep involvement in all stages of the publishing process. The Assistant will read submissions alongside the editors, attend editorial and author meetings, draft marketing copy, and ensure Hogarth’s books are on schedule as they make their way toward publication. Other responsibilities include tracking the imprint’s important deadlines, transmitting manuscripts, routing contract requests, following up on requests from our publishing departments, and generally being the administrative go-to person for Hogarth.

The Editorial Assistant should be highly motivated, superbly organized, enthusiastic about publishing, and enjoy reading broadly and often. (In fact, we would love to know what kind of adult fiction and nonfiction books you’re passionate about in your cover letter.) We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who cares deeply about literature and the literary world and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly, and will be an active participant in a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively and is comfortable asking for help when needed.

The position of editorial assistant at Hogarth is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which will include but not be limited to executing mailings, participating in and contributing to in-person meetings with authors and agents, and providing office support by scheduling meetings, prepping for department and author meetings, managing expense reports, archiving, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, etc. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, & PA).

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The Role:

• Assist in all stages of book publication, from acquisition to the on-sale date and beyond, via the editing, copyediting, design, production processes, and liaising with our sales and marketing departments
• Communicate with authors, literary agents, and internal departments to coordinate and keep track of the publication process from finished manuscript to bound book (including trafficking of edited and copyedited manuscripts, galley copy, cover copy, and cover mechanicals)
• Draft promotional copy including TIs, online retail copy, and flap copy for supervisor’s approval
• Help with campaigns for endorsement quotes on various titles, including trafficking mailings (electronic and print), and drafting pitch letters.
• Submit books to relevant literary prizes
• Prepare and process forms related to all parts of the publishing process, including P&L statements and contract information sheets for acquisitions, and carrying out contract requests
• Evaluate manuscripts in conjunction with supervisors and write reader reports
• Provide general administrative support including: scheduling and preparing for department meetings; managing expense reports; ordering comp copies for all authors at publication; and handling galley and finished book mailings
• Assist with the imprint’s social media campaigns

The Essentials:

• Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills
• A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships with departments, authors, and stakeholders. A collaborative spirit is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• An avid reader who keeps up with reading trends and has a strong interest in literary publishing
• Confident and clear writing skills, especially when emailing authors and agents and drafting marketing copy
• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when needed once familiar with the role of an Editorial Assistant
• Social media savvy, particularly on Instagram

The salary for this position is $48,000. 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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Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 261100