Job Description

The Corporate Bookmaking team seeks a Senior Managing Editor to support the Penguin Publishing Group. Responsible for handling approximately 60 titles per year, the Senior Managing Editor coordinates and monitors the production process of all frontlist titles from manuscript to finished book for the Riverhead imprint. This individual will disseminate up-to-date information regarding schedules, on-sale dates, prices, etc., manage publisher’s unpublished inventory, prepare bound manuscript and bound galley materials, and oversee backlist reprints and repackages for Riverhead Books.

Some of our notable Riverhead authors include Anne Lamott, James McBride, Lauren Groff, Marlon James, Hernan Diaz, Liz Moore, Miranda July, Helen Oyeyemi, Sigrid Nunez, and Abdulrazak Gurnah.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and an adaptable team player with an enthusiasm for books of all types. To excel in this position, the applicant must have excellent organizational skills, as well as a keen instinct for problem solving in a fast-paced setting. They must be able to take direction and follow established processes but also think through different scenarios and get ahead of any potential issues that may arise. They must be able to communicate clearly and confidently with all the departments they interact with. Our teams work closely together and are constantly in touch, which is crucial to our success, mutual respect, and collaboration. Managing Editorial is a service department, and a great managing editor provides reliable information in a timely manner and supports their editorial and bookmaking colleagues to make the best books possible for our authors and readers.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Serves as Managing Editor for the Riverhead imprint; works with production and production editorial to set book schedules, approves book materials (such as jacket mechanicals, sample pages, and manuscript transmittals), routes pricing for approval, manages unpublished inventory, provides support to all departments throughout the book production process to ensure deadlines are met.
• Co-supervises a managing editorial assistant, who will track cover routing, copy due dates, reprint corrections, and other departmental tasks.
• Sets-up and maintains title information in SAP.
• Inputs necessary updates in FileMaker Pro/production database.
• Coordinates ordering of bound galleys for editorial, marketing, publicity, and sales.
• Works closely with marketing to ensure that metadata is ready to be released to accounts within industry desired timeframe.
• Liaises between editorial and legal departments regarding legal vetting of manuscripts.
• Attends weekly jacket meetings and works closely with the art department.
• Attends biweekly production status meetings with production, design, and production editorial, and runs project-specific meetings as needed.
• Establishes and maintains interdepartmental relationships to help achieve imprint, departmental, and corporate goals.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of publishing experience, preferably in managing editorial, production, or production editorial
• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading skills, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively
• A team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments. A collaborative spirit is essential
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when needed once familiar with the role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
• Familiarity with FileMaker Pro, Lytho, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and/or SAP a plus

The salary for this position is $76,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 

This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings with Editorial, Marketing, and Publicity as needed, reviewing production specs in person with the Publisher, and general relationship building and team collaboration. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA)

Please apply using our ATS system by August 7, 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 hybrid and 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: 281241

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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