Job Description

Vintage Books, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, seeks a Publishing Associate to support the SVP, Deputy Publisher, and occasionally the Associate Publisher for Backlist, in a fast-paced environment.  This position offers a unique perspective on the strategy and operations of Vintage Books; it is an excellent opportunity to continue your exposure to all areas of the publishing process.

The Publishing Associate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter who is detail-oriented and loves books of all types. An interest in working with various departments—including Editorial, Managing Editorial, Sales, and Publicity—to bring books to a wide readership is essential. The successful candidate will be a creative, analytical thinker who is comfortable performing typical administrative and project management duties while demonstrating the ability to take initiative and exercise independent thinking where needed.  A genuine interest in book publishing and reading is strongly preferred.

Dedicated to publishing the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group’s titles in paperback, Vintage is an industry-leading paperback publisher, with authors including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Margaret Atwood, James Baldwin, Dan Brown, David Grann, Kazuo Ishiguro, Jhumpa Lahiri, Cormac McCarthy, Toni Morrison, Haruki Murakami, Edward W. Said, and Colson Whitehead, among many others. Vintage also publishes a select number of paperback originals.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Research and create detailed sales and inventory reporting to help inform publishing decisions, including list-building; provide individual title sales and author sales history as needed, and frontlist laydown information; and more
• Create and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports and / or updates (weekly point-of-sale report, media tie-in grid and newsletter, anniversary grid)
• Core member of media tie-in team: maintain media tie-in grid, assist with outreach to studios, coordinate tie-in sticker process
• Assist with researching competition for timing and pricing recommendations for frontlist and backlist books
• Attend backlist reprint meetings and manage queries and follow-ups with other departments 
• Update metadata (descriptive copy, keywords, etc.), including Web copy, for select titles
• Handle special projects to support the overall efforts of the imprint
• Assist Deputy Publisher in preparation for weekly and seasonal meetings
• Schedule department meetings, coordinate meeting agendas, gather meeting materials
• Overall/catch-all admin for the department, process expense reports, order books, etc.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience working in book publishing or a related industry like media, literary agency, or entertainment preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate appropriately across all levels and divisions of the company as well as with external parties
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs, particularly Excel, as well as an ability to pick up new systems quickly
• Interest in sales, research, and sales analysis a plus

The salary for this position is $56,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

This is a hybrid position, with an expectation to be in the office approximately three days per week. We will consider candidates who can commute to our office at 1745 Broadway which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

Please apply using our ATS system by April 24, 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 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 < "">

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 279381

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Remote job, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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