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Advertising Assistant/Coordinator—Young Readers (New York, New York)
Art Department Assistant (New York, New York)
Assistant Editor—Gotham (New York, New York)
Assistant Production Editor—Berkley (New York, New York)
Associate Marketing Manager—DK (New York, New York)
Contracts Associate—Subsidiary Rights (New York, New York)
Designer—Young Readers (New York, New York)
Digital Marketing Manager—Young Readers (New York, New York)
Digital Production Associate (New York, New York)
Junior Designer—Viking/Penguin (New York, New York)
Marketing Assistant (New York, New York)
National Accounts Manager—Young Readers (New York, New York)
Online Marketing Manager—DK (New York, New York)
Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist—Young Readers (New York, New York)
School and Library Marketing Manager—Young Readers (New York, New York)
Senior Operations Analyst (New York, New York)
Transportation Coordinator (Cranbury, New Jersey)


Advertising Assistant/Coordinator—Young Readers
(New York, New York)

Join our Young Readers Marketing department as an Advertising Assistant/Coordinator. This position supports all of our trade and consumer marketing initiatives, including online and print advertising. The Assistant/Coordinator is responsible for writing ad copy, routing projects, securing approvals and working closely with the creative design services team to oversee the design of promotional materials. Additionally, the Assistant/Coordinator plans the media for trade publications, newspapers, magazines, regional holiday catalogs, and online campaigns. This position is also responsible for tracking the budget and effectiveness of all advertising campaigns. Work with a wide range of titles from picture books through Young Adult.

Requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • 1 year related experience for Coordinator level
  • Excellent copywriting skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Highly organized with strong communication skills
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Art Department Assistant
(New York, New York)

We are looking for an Assistant to support the art department that works on titles for our Viking, Penguin, Pamela Dorman Books, Plume and Hudson St. Press imprints. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in learning about the inner-workings of a fast-paced art department in a large publishing house!

The Art Department Assistant will:

  1. Provide administrative support to the Art Manager and department as needed.
  2. Create and update master lists which are used to insure that all art and design rights for each title have been licensed.
  3. Create barcodes for titles.
  4. Liaises with and field requests from other in-house departments (such as sales and publicity) for cover and jacket files.
  5. Assists staff designers with obtaining hi-resolution images.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • Prior office experience
  • Knowledge of general office machines and equipment
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of Mac systems, Quark, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, MBC4 and Foxpro a plus

Salary for this position is $33,500. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Assistant Editor—Gotham
(New York, New York)

Our Gotham editorial department is currently seeking an Assistant Editor to support the VP, Editorial Director. This person will assist with the entire production process from finished manuscript to bound book.

The Gotham imprint specializes in current affairs, consumer reference, food writing, golf, memoirs, popular culture, self-help, spirituality, sports, travel narrative, and narrative nonfiction across a wide range of subjects.

The Assistant Editor:

  1. Provides administrative support (answers phones, handles correspondence, photocopies, files, keeps track of schedule, fields questions from authors and agents, etc.)
  2. Assists with managing new submissions and acquisitions
  3. Assists with preparing original titles for transmission to production and helps ensure a smooth production process
  4. Assists with writing book briefs, jacket memos, and copy
  5. Attends weekly editorial meetings, art and hot title meetings, and planning and focus meetings
  6. Assists with conceptual and line editing of select titles
  7. Handles specific titles as delegated by supervisor from acquisition through publication

Please apply to join us if you meet the following requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • At least 1 year of related book publishing experience
  • Excellent writing and copywriting skills
  • Excellent follow-through skills
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask
  • Ability to think creatively
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Assistant Production Editor—Berkley
(New York, New York)

Our Berkley Managing Editorial department is currently seeking an Assistant Production Editor to copyedit, proofread, circulate, and track book covers for both fiction and nonfiction books, and assist the Production Editor with all phases of text production for both new and reprint titles.

Among other duties, the person in this position:

  1. Keeps meticulous track of all cover, reprint, castoff, and CIP information and materials—including due dates
  2. Assists the Production Editor with all phases of text work throughout the production process (from locating materials for castoff to preparing the copyedited manuscript for typesetting to reviewing proofread pages and final text blues)
  3. Assists the Production Editor with the coordination of schedules with freelancers as well as in-house departments
  4. Maintains the backlist reprint corrections file for text and covers, and other projects, as needed
  5. Attends all reprint and cover-related meetings
  6. Assists with record keeping and title maintenance, which includes making photocopies, and keeping filing system organized and up-to-date
  7. Provides administrative support (i.e. photocopying, filing, creating memos and trafficking materials, etc.)

Qualifications/requirements include:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • At least 1 year of related editorial experience
  • Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
  • Experience using Track Changes
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Associate Marketing Manager—DK
(New York, New York)

DK is seeking an Associate Marketing Manager to create and execute innovative campaigns in support of the DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook series, Rough Guides’ line of travel guides, and digital travel products for both brands.

Responsibilities include:

  1. Devising and implementing consumer and trade marketing plans to reach the largest, most targeted segments of travelers with a clear, compelling message
  2. Managing annual budgets for both brands (Eyewitness and Rough Guides)
  3. Presenting seasonal marketing plans to Penguin Group and DK sales teams
  4. Regularly analyzing travel book sales, reviewing tech and travel news, and identifying travel trends
  5. Collaborating with UK counterparts on global initiatives
  6. Working closely with sales to support frontlist and backlist titles
  7. Creating marketing collateral such as videos, promotional items, and sales materials, as needed

Please apply to join us if you meet the following requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in publishing, advertising, or travel industries
  • Familiarity with key online marketing tools including social media, SEO, and online advertising
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with apps and/or eBooks a plus

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Contracts Associate—Subsidiary Rights
(New York, New York)

Join our exciting and fast-paced Subsidiary Rights department! Reporting directly to the Executive Contracts Director, the Contracts Associate will draft, review and negotiate the contracts for the licensing of foreign and domestic rights for many divisions of the Penguin Young Readers Group.

Specifically responsibilities include:

  1. Drafting and proofing contracts for domestic rights such as book club, large print, serial, and audio as well as foreign translation rights.
  2. Negotiating with foreign publishers through subagents as well as directly with domestic customers.
  3. Working closely with the licensing sellers of the children’s rights department.
  4. Processing contracts (routing, mailing, copying, filing and following up).
  5. Entering contract workflow information into the database Rights Management System.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of prior book publishing contracts experience
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Must be highly organized, efficient with a strong attention to detail
  • Strong ability to manage a high volume of work accurately and in a timely manner
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook, Excel a plus
  • Prior experience drafting contracts preferred

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Designer—Young Readers
(New York, New York)

We are seeking a Designer to design and manage all stages of book production (covers, interiors, novelty) for 25-30 children’s books per year. Work collaboratively with all members of the design team and communicate with outside artists and artist agents while maintaining design schedules. The Designer will also be responsible for remaining current on art, design and publishing trends and for taking a creative lead by bringing new ideas and methods of workflow to the design team.

This position will work on titles for five Young Readers’ imprints, including Grosset & Dunlap and Price Stern Sloan. The imprints publish in a variety of formats such as paperback series, novelty books, board books and sticker books.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

  • Proficiency with Mac platform and Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
  • Minimum of 2 years prior experience in book design
  • 4 year college degree from an accredited art and design school
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective and positive interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of typography, art and proper file management as it relates to quality production
  • Comic book/graphic novel experience a plus
  • Enthusiasm for media tie-in and licensing genre preferred
  • Experience in HTML and CSS coding a plus

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Digital Marketing Manager—Young Readers
(New York, New York)

Penguin’s Young Readers Marketing department has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Marketing Manager. This position helps promote our books, apps, and eBooks to new and appropriate audiences. The Manager helps develop marketing strategies for a wide range of Young Readers titles ranging from board books through Young Adult novels.

The Digital Marketing Manager:

  1. Develops and executes consumer marketing strategies (online, print, TV, theater, mobile, etc
  2. Manages the production and promotion of marketing apps
  3. Works closely with the digital product development team to successfully launch and promote all YR apps and eBooks
  4. Seeks innovative advertising opportunities and partnerships for maximum exposure of all Young Readers titles
  5. Establishes and monitors the budget for ad campaigns
  6. Manages an advertising/online coordinator

Requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 3 years previous digital marketing experience; publishing a plus
  • Excellent copywriting and presentation skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • First-rate knowledge and experience of the digital landscape
  • Expert knowledge of social networking websites, blogs, Twitter, YouTube etc.
  • Proficiency with html coding
  • Proficient with Macs and PCs
  • Knowledge of Young Adult publishing preferred
  • Knowledge of Photoshop and Flash a plus

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Digital Production Associate
(New York, New York)

Reading on eBook readers like the Kindle or Nook is clearly becoming a popular way to devour books. Help Penguin Group (USA) with this process by converting titles into electronic formats.

The Digital Production Associate:

  1. Converts eBooks from various sources
  2. Coordinates with outside vendors for eBook conversions
  3. Performs first level quality control checks against other production associate conversions
  4. Distributes files to distribution partners

Requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 2 years related experience; eBook production and/or interior book design experience preferred
  • Knowledge of book interior layout and design
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work independently in a high paced, rapidly evolving environment
  • Operating proficiency with Mac and PC platforms
  • Knowledge of HTML, XHTML, and CSS
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word preferred

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Junior Designer—Viking/Penguin
(New York, New York)

We are currently seeking a Junior Designer to assist with all phases in designing hardcover and paperback covers for the Viking and Penguin imprints. This person will work on 30 book jackets/covers per year.

The Junior Designer:

  1. Works with editors, publishers, and art directors from concept stage to finished product
  2. Distributes mechanicals and ensures they are routed in a timely manner
  3. Attends weekly status meeting
  4. Performs color corrections

Please apply to join this creative team if you meet the following requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • A minimum of 6 months prior design experience
  • Broad knowledge of typography, printing, prepress file/art management, and production
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Marketing Assistant
(New York, New York)

Would you describe yourself as a passionate reader with an interest in many genres? Do you enjoy working on several projects at a time? If so, keep reading!

We are seeking an organized, self-motivated person to work as a Marketing Assistant to market and promote titles for a number of Penguin’s imprints including G.P. Putnam’s Sons, Riverhead, Amy Einhorn Books and Pintail.

In addition to providing administrative support, the Marketing Assistant will:

  1. Prepare materials for all department meetings.
  2. Organize all promotional materials, including coordinating and overseeing the distribution of materials to internal and external contacts.
  3. Conduct online research (websites, blogs) for promotional opportunities.
  4. Assist with social media promotion.
  5. Coordinates giveaways with the Legal department.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of audio/video editing software (i.e. FinalCut Pro) a plus

Salary for this position is $33,500. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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National Accounts Manager—Young Readers
(New York, New York)

We are seeking a National Accounts Manager to manage all aspects of selling Penguin Young Readers products to Barnes & Noble. The National Accounts Manager will work closely with this key retailer and other in-house departments to develop sales programs, promotions and author events while increasing the presence of Young Readers products throughout the year. This position is based in the New York office.

Additionally, the National Accounts Manager will:

  1. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Penguin Young Readers title base, competitors and consumer/industry trends.
  2. Substantially grow the Young Readers backlist at and sell frontlist titles to Barnes & Noble.
  3. Provide detailed sales analysis (forecast demand, track sales and define opportunities).
  4. Prepare and present seasonal previews to Barnes & Noble.
  5. Participate in and provide constructive feedback at in-house meetings with the editorial, art and marketing departments.
  6. Aid in the development of seasonal plans and promotions of Young Readers products.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years prior publishing sales experience; national account experience preferred
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to successfully manage external and internal relationships
  • Highly organized and self-motivated
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to travel via car, train, plane

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Online Marketing Manager—DK
(New York, New York)

We have an exciting Online Marketing Manager opportunity available in our DK Marketing department!

The Online Marketing Manager will oversee and execute DK’s social media marketing in conjunction with the category marketing managers for DK publishing including adult, children's and travel books; specific categories include cooking, gardening, general reference, natural history, photography, fitness, health, pregnancy and child care among others.

This person will be responsible for working on building the overall brand profile of DK, the e-newsletter program, building subscriber lists, and managing constructed web features and mini-sites. All of these duties will require working in tandem with DK's marketing/PR teams in the US and the UK.

Please apply to join this creative team if you meet the following requirements:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years prior social media/online marketing experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist—Young Readers
(New York, New York)

Penguin Young Readers Group is seeking a creative, deadline driven and detail oriented individual to join its Marketing Department. This position will be responsible for creating and executing major publicity campaigns for high profile authors within the Young Readers Group.

Specific responsibilities include:

  1. Pitching to national and regional TV, print, radio and online media.
  2. Writing press releases, pitch letters, author biographies and other publicity materials.
  3. Arranging and attending author appearances and book signing tours.
  4. Creating targeted mailing lists and assisting with publicity database maintenance.
  5. Cultivating and maintaining strong media and author relationships.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years prior publicity experience for Sr. Publicist, Minimum of 4 years prior publicity experience for Publicity Manager level
  • Strong pitching technique and proven ability to generate creative hook ideas
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven ability to work within fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Strong organizational skills & ability to focus on details a must
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Publicity Assistant, Cision; SAP a plus
  • Ability to travel less than 5% of the year via airplane, train or automobile required
  • An interest in children’s publishing is a plus

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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School and Library Marketing Manager—Young Readers
(New York, New York)

We are currently seeking a School and Library Marketing Manager to be responsible for planning strategic marketing campaigns, overseeing print and online advertising, and managing the creation and distribution of the department’s promotional material.

Specifically, the Manager of School and Library Marketing:

  1. Develops and executes creative marketing plans for key titles.
  2. Oversees strategic print and online advertising to reach maximum number of librarians and educators.
  3. Creates and manages promotional materials.
  4. Plans and manages advertising and promotion budget.
  5. Supervises a department coordinator.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

  • Strong interest in book publishing
  • Ability to travel 3 to 6 times a year to conferences
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Senior Operations Analyst
(New York, New York)

We are currently seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to be responsible for reporting and providing overall analytics strategy to various departments including Sales, Operations, and Online/Digital Media that will supply data-driven insights and drive business results.

Specifically, the Senior Operations Analyst:

  1. Produces and analyzes business insights from data extractions relating to purchasing patterns, pricing positions, competitor comparisons, and consumer trends and effectively communicates results to various PGI departments.
  2. Mines company databases to draw actionable insights out of product performance patterns based on various dimensions such as price, format, and medium.
  3. Leverages in-house systems including SAP and Business Objects, external systems including POS and customer-provided consumer data sets to support fact-based decision making in solving complex business problems of an analytical or process-oriented nature.
  4. Analyzes business and user needs, documents business requirements, and liaises with business analysts across PGI to determine if changes to the business warehouse are needed.
  5. Creates reporting methodology, necessary tools, and assists users with report creation including producing user requirements for reports/reporting processes.
  6. Tracks industry trends and uses data-driven insights to produce and communicate strategic recommendations that drive business results.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

  • 4 year college degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience in data management and analysis
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to learn new computer programs quickly
  • Ability to think analytically and process complex data
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel)

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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Transportation Coordinator
(Cranbury, New Jersey)

We are seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee the shipment and documentation of DK product imports to the U.S. in accordance with federal regulations and Penguin Group (USA) Inc. policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Manage the DK Import Program including purchase order entry, vendor shipment status and vessel/shipment details. Maintain and update Program details using Microsoft Access database.
  2. Compile and issue import status reports for Weekly DK Hot Title Reports – Front List & Back List.
  3. Monitor all cargo and document flow to ensure timely import bookings with foreign consolidator.
  4. Liaise with Customs Broker to ensure timely entry with U.S. Customs and timely release/delivery to our warehouses and direct accounts.
  5. Liaise with DK – UK production Controllers & UK Freight Forwarder office.
  6. Liaise with DK New York Operation staff including the preparation of import consolidation schedule that is used for planning purposes.
  7. Perform special “Lego” title coordination to ensure that market deadlines are met.
  8. Review Custom Broker invoices for accuracy and completeness and create invoice pro-rate data.
  9. Manage I.S.F. (Import Security Filing) responsibilities to ensure compliance with government requirements, which is critical for all Sea freight imports to U.S.
  10. Assist with U.S. Customs Compliance requirements, tariff classification, country of origin/marking requirements, U.S. Customs valuation, documentation requirements, record keeping and import operations including role of broker.
  11. Perform other duties and projects as deemed necessary by Management.

Please apply for this position if you meet the following requirements:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2-3 years of related import transportation experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education or experience
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Possess excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Possess good oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical/decision-making skills
  • Self-starter capable of handling high volume, time sensitive shipping requirements on a daily basis
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • PC proficient with working knowledge of Access, Excel and Outlook

This position will initially work out of East Rutherford, NJ until our office relocation to Cranbury, NJ sometime in 2012.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

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