AddressCompany description:
Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms.
Job description:
At Penguin Random House Australia, we strive to be the best home for our authors and people, the most service-oriented partner for our customers and to put readers at the centre of everything we do.
We are looking for an Editor to join our Young Readers team in a 12-month contract position in our Sydney or Melbourne office. The successful candidate will work closely with authors, illustrators, designers, and the broader Penguin Random House children's team to edit and manage projects within the children's and young adult (YA) book genre. This role requires strong editing and project management skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for children's and YA literature.
Responsibilities:
- Edit and proofread manuscripts, ensuring high-quality content, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Collaborate with authors, illustrators, and designers to develop and refine book concepts.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless workflow and timely publication.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to authors to enhance the overall quality of manuscripts.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Proven experience in an editorial role, preferably within a publishing house.
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and industry-standard software for editing and project management.
- Strong project management abilities, including the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and budgets.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with authors, illustrators, and internal teams.
- Passion for and knowledge of children's and YA literature.
- Flexibility, creativity, and a desire to innovate in the publishing industry.
If you are interested in this role, we invite you to apply now. All applications must include a cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role.
Profile description:
Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.
Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, family status and disability.
Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd
Country: Australia
State/Region: New South Wales
City: North Sydney
Postal Code: 2060
Job ID: 271619
