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Editorial Assistant, Razorbill - Penguin Young Readers Group
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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Your challenge: Company seeks an Editorial Assistant for RAZORBILL, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group and dedicated to young adult and middle grade fiction and nonfiction books. Razorbill's titles include Thirteen Reasons Why, Falling Kingdoms, Vampire Academy series, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, The Fantastic Family Whipple, Shark Wars series, Space Rocks!, and The Creature Department. The Editorial Assistant will assist the Publisher with administrative responsibilities, evaluate submissions, work on manuscript development, and hone editing skills by working closely with editors and the publisher on acquired manuscripts.
Your profile: The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently manage a diverse set of responsibilities. We are seeking a strong writer with high attention to detail. Additional requirements include: - A 4 year degree - Prior editorial internship experience - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a high volume environment - Strong communication skills, both verbal & written - Strong interpersonal skills - Ability to multi-task successfully - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines - Enthusiastic attitude about book publishing and knowledge of Razorbill's titles
About our company: Company LLC is the world's largest general trade book publisher. It is a division of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, one of the foremost media companies in the world.
Thank you for your interest in Company. Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.