Job Description

Book Production Assistant, Crown, Clarkson Potter & Ten Speed Press (Hybrid)  

Corporate Bookmaking at Penguin Random House seeks a Book Production Assistant specializing in the production of titles at Crown, Potter, and Ten Speed Press. Book Production is responsible for producing trade paperback, and hardcover books for a diverse set of imprints. This role involves tracking book materials among in-house departments and vendors, maintaining schedules, generating cost estimates, archiving digital assets, and purchasing promotional materials.  

Crown is renowned as the go-to publisher of narrative and idea-driven nonfiction. Crown is responsible for some of the most high-profile authors of our time such as the Obamas, Liane Moriarty, Matthew McConaughey, Timothy Snyder, and Shirley MacLaine. 

Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press publish today’s most influential and innovative voices in the cooking, drinks, pop culture, and lifestyle categories, and are the home of such celebrated voices as Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, Dolly Parton, and Matty Matheson. 

The production bookmaking team produces trade paperback, hardcover books, and gift products, including children’s books, and graphic novels.  

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and enthusiastic about book publishing. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books of all types and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly, is comfortable asking for help when needed and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team. 

This NYC-based role is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities of a minimum of two days a week, which will include but not be limited to maintaining our physical production book library and preparing mailings. 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).  

The Role: 

• Provide general administrative support to the Production team, including scheduling meetings, archiving final book files, and managing distribution lists 

• Prepare various department reports 

• Maintain department library 

• Organize and track production of printed and digital galleys (preliminary copies of books for sales and marketing purposes) 

• With training, will learn how to produce 1-color and illustrated books and gift products 

• With training, will learn how to handle all aspects of book making production, such as estimating, scheduling, purchasing, and quality control 

The Essentials: 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and schedule tasks effectively 

• Keen attention to detail 

• Ability to work and learn independently as well as part of a team  

• Capacity for anticipating problems and proposing solutions 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with outside vendors and teams in other departments such as Editorial, Design and Operations 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) 

• Familiarity in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Photoshop), a plus 

• Basic math skills 

• Experience in book production and/or SAP is a plus but not required to succeed in this role—we value an organized and passionate team player with a strong interest in printed books  

The salary or salary range for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.  

Please apply by Wednesday, July 30th using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. 

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 | Job ID: 281685

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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