Publishing Assistant, WaterBrook Children’s, Random House Children’s Books (Hybrid)

Bertelsmann • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

WaterBrook Children’s, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Publishing Assistant to support the Publishing Director and help plan the division’s publishing programs. The role offers exposure to WaterBrook Children’s strategy and operations, publishing books for ages 0 to 18 across a range of formats and in the Christian children’s market. The assistant will work closely with colleagues across departments, especially Editorial, Art, Marketing, and Publicity, and will communicate with authors and agents. The position is suited to someone who enjoys reading and is a detail-focused self-starter with strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

This is a hybrid position with occasional in-office responsibilities, including meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. Candidates must be able to commute to the company’s offices at 1745 Broadway, including from the tri-state area (New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania).

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to new processes and systems.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and develop creative solutions.
• Interest in the Christian children’s book marketplace.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Comfort communicating with authors and colleagues across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Publishing Director and other editorial staff.
• Maintain schedules and due dates for individual titles, seasonal pipelines, and other major projects.
• Provide organizational assistance with senior staff’s title lists and imprint initiatives.
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate the bookmaking process and imprint initiatives.
• Communicate with authors and agents to assist with requests, answer questions, and provide updates as appropriate.
• Provide editorial feedback or brainstorming on projects acquired by senior staff when appropriate, and serve as a second set of eyes for potential acquisitions.
• Assist with copywriting, including jacket, metadata, and other marketing copy as required.
• Conduct research for special projects and assist with presentations.
• Participate in editorial meetings.

Benefits

• Annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
• Medical and prescription drug insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Educational Assistance.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed