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Editorial Assistant, Ten Speed Young Readers

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.

Ten Speed Press's newly established children's imprint is seeking an Editorial Assistant to work with the editorial director and executive editor. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to and immerse yourself in a creative and hands-on department and get exposure to all aspects of the editorial process from proposal to published book. This position will play an essential role in the expansion of Ten Speed's children's imprint and is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain a greater understanding of both publishing and storytelling.

Ten Speed Press is an imprint of Crown, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC, the world's largest general trade book publisher. Based in Emeryville, California, Ten Speed produces high-quality, beautifully illustrated books in the areas of food and drink, popular culture, wellness, graphic novels, art instruction and design, photography, gardening, home interiors, gift, lifestyle advice, career development, and writing.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage communication between authors, agents, and the editorial department.
• Track and log agented submissions, payment requests, and invoices.
• Coordinate management of the publishing of a list of books from acquisition to publication including managing information flows between editorial and other internal departments such as production, managing editorial, art, marketing, publicity, and sales.
• Evaluate submissions and manuscripts in conjunction with supervisors.
• Research trends and competition, including sales research on comp titles (books that may be comparable in terms of potential sales, audience, reader interest).
• Draft catalog and flap copy (the synopsis/pitch of the book) and sales sheets.
• Acquire a select number of projects.
• Participate in generation and development of new book ideas.
• Establish and coordinate editorial/production schedules to ensure all projects are met in a timely manner.
• Draft contract and P&L requests.
• Provide general administrative and author support, including scheduling meetings and video conferences.

Qualifications:

• An avid reader, especially of children's books
• Prior office or publishing experience a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and accurately complete multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with timely follow-up over email, chat, and phone or video
• Motivated, eager to learn, and resourceful, with a sense of humor
• A proactive and creative problem-solver who suggests solutions when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs
• Ability to follow departmental processes and keep track of deadlines
• A team player with the ability to build internal and external relationships with departments, authors, and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with PowerPoint and FileMaker a plus

The salary for this position is $55,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA) or our Emeryville, CA office. Applications for this role will be accepted through September 21, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration.

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