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

Bertelsmann-Jobs • New York, NY

3d • 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 position offers exposure to the strategy and operations of a Christian children’s publishing list that includes books for ages 0 to 18 across formats such as board books, picture books, middle-grade and young adult novels, devotionals, illustrated Bible storybooks, and graphic novels.

The Publishing Assistant will work with colleagues throughout the division, particularly in Editorial, Art, Marketing, and Publicity. The role combines administrative and organizational support with communication, research, copywriting, and editorial assistance. It is suited to someone who enjoys reading, communicates well, and is organized, detail-focused, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

This is a hybrid position with occasional in-office responsibilities, such as meetings, author visits or events, and ad hoc administrative projects. Candidates must be within commuting distance of the office at 1745 Broadway, including the tri-state area (NJ, CT, and PA). The salary is up to $55,000 per year. Full-time employees are eligible for the company’s benefits program and positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

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 maintain strong attention to detail.
• Comfort communicating with authors and colleagues across various departments.
• Ability to work within commuting distance of the office at 1745 Broadway, including the tri-state area (NJ, CT, and PA).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Publishing Director and other editorial staff.
• Maintain schedules and due dates for individual titles, seasonal pipelines, and 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.
• Research 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