Founded in 1925, Random House is the proud publishing house of the world’s most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators. Our host of imprints—including Ballantine, Bantam, Delacorte, Del Rey, The Dial Press, Harmony, Hogarth, One World, and Random House—publish fiction and nonfiction in all formats with the mission to entertain, educate, and inspire readers.

We are currently seeking an Executive Editor to join the Ballantine imprint.

Application Deadline : September 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Acquire manuscripts, mainly fiction, in areas including general fiction at the intersection of quality and commercial. Opportunity to do some nonfiction as well if interested, but not required.
• Edit manuscripts—writing editorial letters and line-editing manuscripts. Work with authors on concepts, outlines, and revisions.
• Cultivate relationships in the agent community. Develop relationships with new agents and maintain ongoing ones. Act as an ambassador for the imprint with the agent community.
• Position authors for target readerships, then work with cover department, publicity, and marketing on developing publishing plans to reach the widest possible audience
• Work with production and managing editorial departments on copyediting, schedule, and design
• Prepare sales materials as needed, including endorsement requests, flap copy, and title information sheets, along with reading guide questions and value-add materials
• Keep abreast of current marketplace trends
• Handle daily correspondence, office work, phones, and attend required meetings
• Handle special projects, backlist titles, and house authors as assigned and work collaboratively with the larger team
• Help to mentor younger editors and give second reads for editorial colleagues

Requirements:

• Candidates should have at least 7 years book editorial experience and a solid track record of shaping commercially successful books
• Strong editorial skills
• Communication skill, verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills; ability to attend to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of marketplace trends
• Negotiation skills

The salary range for this position is $87,000-$125,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

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.

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. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 263504