Managing Editorial Assistant, Corporate Bookmaking - Random House Children's Books (Hybrid)

The Corporate Bookmaking team is seeking a Managing Editorial Assistant to join support the Random House Children's Books division! Daily responsibilities include all-around support in creating more than 800 titles a year. Working together as a team, the Managing Editorial department tracks manuscripts, covers, and marketing materials to ensure each title stays on schedule. Managing editors consider everyone's needs and negotiate to ensure a process works for everyone. This job is an exciting opportunity to get an overview of the publishing process and act as a point of contact with various departments across Random House Children's Books, including but not limited to Design, Editorial, Copyediting, Production, Marketing, and Sales. The Managing Editorial Assistant should be highly motivated, superbly organized, and enthusiastic about bookmaking. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who is invested in the process of bringing books to a wide readership. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, communicates clearly, and will be an active participant in a collaborative team. Applicants should be prepared to manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively and be comfortable asking for help when needed. In summary, you would be expected to perform administrative and general office duties that contribute to the day-to-day function of the Managing Editorial Department.