The Random House Publishing Group seeks an Executive Editor to acquire, edit and publish prominent nonfiction books for the Random House imprint. This position manages all aspects of the editorial process, from acquisition to development to publication. Responsible for conceiving new book ideas and for bringing new authors to the imprint.
Responsibilities:
• Acquires manuscripts that meet the goals of the Random House publishing program
• Proposes and evaluates new projects; works with high-level authors on shaping and developing material
• Negotiates purchase of acquisition contracts with current and new authors
• Manages the imprint/division’s relationships with key authors
• Collaborates with design and production departments on style, schedule, format, and aesthetics of publication
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required
Candidates must have significant editorial experience. The ideal candidate has excellent negotiation skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a knack for working well with writers. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
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 250 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
http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
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.
