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Headquartered in New York, New York, Penguin Random House is a global publishing company with a colorful history dating back to 1828. As an employer, Penguin Ra

Custom Publishing Assistant

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New York

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38 days ago

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$0 / year

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Senior

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Custom Publishing Assistant

Penguin Random House

Custom Publishing Assistant Location: NY-New York Job Description: DK is looking for an organized and enthusiastic Custom Publishing Assistant to join our team. Custom publishing sits within the sales organization and is a unique blend of sales and creative work where we are responsible for creating bespoke books tailored to a client’s exact needs. We handle projects from idea generation through printing and delivery. We are looking for a self-starter who has strong multi-tasking skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities will include: - Administrative support for Director of Custom Publishing - Processing customer orders which includes managing paperwork for new projects and tracking progress through completion. - Liaison with multiple departments such as production, editorial, credit and transportation. - Manage all weekly call schedules/invites/conference room bookings between NYC and London office. - Drive profit and loss calculations on potential projects to determine viability of the deal and target costs. - Attending and participating in creative brainstorming sessions and customer facing sales meetings (in person and virtually). Responsible for preparation for customer sales meetings – including organizing samples, preparing presentation materials, recording meeting notes and managing follow-up. - Maintain multiple excel grids to track and organize workflow. - Experience with a project management software such as Asana preferred. - Maintain and organize internal library of dummy products and finished books. - Hybrid schedule with 2 days a week in the NYC office. Required skills/knowledge: - Must be highly-organized, detail-oriented, and possess good communication skills. - Flexibility to adapt to frequent changes; ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; capable of effectively prioritizing work, multi-tasking, and following up. - Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs is required. Strong math/financial skills preferred. A college degree is preferred. - Travel may be occasionally required. This is a hybrid role with in office responsibilities.     The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.   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. 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, NY Postal Code: 10019 Job ID: 288434

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