The Corporate Bookmaking team seeks a Senior Managing Editor to support the Penguin Publishing Group. Responsible for handling approximately 60 titles per year, the Senior Managing Editor coordinates and monitors the production process of all frontlist titles from manuscript to finished book for the Riverhead imprint. This individual will disseminate up-to-date information regarding schedules, on-sale dates, prices, etc., manage publisher’s unpublished inventory, prepare bound manuscript and bound galley materials, and oversee backlist reprints and repackages for Riverhead Books.
Some of our notable Riverhead authors include Anne Lamott, James McBride, Lauren Groff, Marlon James, Hernan Diaz, Liz Moore, Miranda July, Helen Oyeyemi, Sigrid Nunez, and Abdulrazak Gurnah.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and an adaptable team player with an enthusiasm for books of all types. To excel in this position, the applicant must have excellent organizational skills, as well as a keen instinct for problem solving in a fast-paced setting. They must be able to take direction and follow established processes but also think through different scenarios and get ahead of any potential issues that may arise. They must be able to communicate clearly and confidently with all the departments they interact with. Our teams work closely together and are constantly in touch, which is crucial to our success, mutual respect, and collaboration. Managing Editorial is a service department, and a great managing editor provides reliable information in a timely manner and supports their editorial and bookmaking colleagues to make the best books possible for our authors and readers.
Specific responsibilities include:
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
The salary for this position is $76,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings with Editorial, Marketing, and Publicity as needed, reviewing production specs in person with the Publisher, and general relationship building and team collaboration. 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)
Please apply using our ATS system by August 7, 2025 , and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our hybrid and open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.
Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
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. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at < "">
Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 281241
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