Editorial Assistant, Del Rey (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. We are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process across nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints, including Del Rey.

About the role

Del Rey, an imprint of Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support to an Executive Editor on a fiction list focusing on science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction. The role involves liaising with authors, agents, and departments across Penguin Random House to support the editorial process and release of Del Rey titles.

Del Rey is the world’s foremost publisher of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction, as well as licensed media and pop culture titles. The editorial assistant will act as a liaison between authors, agents, and internal departments, supporting both administrative and editorial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact between authors/agents and the editorial department
• Provide administrative support, including calendar management, answering phones, and booking meetings
• Write catalog/flap copy (the synopsis/sell of the book) and fact sheets
• Run and distribute reports on sales of comparative titles
• Collaborate with all in-house departments (publicity, marketing, sales, production, design, etc.)
• Evaluate manuscripts and proposals, providing feedback to the editorial team on science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction manuscripts
• Research trends and competition, including comp titles (books that will compete with sales/reader interest)

Qualifications

• Able to apply organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines and manage a busy inbox on Outlook
• Timely follow-up skills with the Del Rey editorial team, authors, agents, and other departments; ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team when needed
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; avid interest and ability to learn new applications
• Proficiency in creative problem solving, decision making, and time management
• A strong writer with a broad reading sensibility
• Interest in working on science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction
• Early adopter of fiction and pop culture trends

Pay

Salary for this position is $55,000 yearly.

Benefits

• Annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results
• Comprehensive benefits program, including:
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
  • 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