Appreciation for all kinds of readers, diverse interest in books, and creativity a plus!.Proven ability to multi-task in a deadline driven environment, with strong attention to detail and great problem-solving skills.Excellent written, communication, and organizational skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Outlook.Prior administrative support experience required.Provide brand updates and maintain departmental directory.Assist with departmental spending, maintaining monthly departmental T&E, and scheduling and facilitating internal launch presentations and digital decks.Assist with P&Ls, production estimates, cover copy, and other editorial administrative tasks.Review and evaluate manuscripts, write rejection letters, and respond on behalf of Workshop’s Publisher.Communicate with Publicity, Marketing, Sales, and all other key team members within Penguin Young Readers.Research potential properties for the Publisher and assist with author and illustrator management, including literary agents, illustration reps, and creative studios.Tasks include calendar management, filing and mailings, working across a variety of proprietary online systems, scheduling meetings and calls, booking travel, and more.Provide daily administrative support for the Associate Publisher VP and Publisher, G&D, Licenses & Brands President & Publisher, Workshop.This is an opportunity to learn about children’s book publishing, be part of a diverse and collaborative team, assist with editorial projects, and work on a broad range of books and imprints, including Penguin Workshop, Mad Libs, World of Eric Carle, Grosset & Dunlap, Penguin Young Readers Licenses, and Warne. You’ll find unique board books, beautiful picture books, laugh-out-loud chapter books, graphic novels, YA fiction and the New York Times Best-Selling Who HQ series, Mad Libs, and Penguin’s award-winning leveled reader program. Penguin Workshop publishes approximately 250 books a year for every kind of reader, from birth to age 12+. This position provides administrative support to Penguin Workshop’s publishing office.
The Publishers and Associate Publisher at Penguin Workshop are currently seeking an Assistant to support them that has a true love of books.
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