Berkley, an imprint of Penguin Random House, seeks an Editor or Senior Editor to acquire and edit mystery and suspense/crime fiction for the Berkley imprint in the Penguin Publishing Group. Berkley publishes commercial fiction and is an industry leader in the romance, mystery, and science fiction/fantasy genres. In addition, Berkley has a leading list of “book club” horror as well as outstanding success in women’s contemporary fiction, suspense, and historical fiction.
Our ideal candidate will share the Berkley priorities: identifying and amplifying trends in the marketplace, publishing books from a wide variety of voices that speak to current readers and their interests, and publishing books that are fun to read. The Editor will have a strong history of acquiring books that have kept core readers interested and attracted new audiences to Mystery/Suspense/Crime. We are looking for someone who is an innovative and creative thinker and wants to discover and create new directions in the mystery, crime, and suspense genres. The Editor will be fully involved in the publishing process, from submissions through production and publication. We are looking for someone who wants to build a unique and outstanding list in the marketplace to join the Berkley editorial team.
For consideration, please apply using our ATS system and include your cover letter and resume, as well as your acquisitions list and your industry contacts list.
The Role:
- Soliciting, acquiring, and editing books for publication.
- Working with the publicity, marketing, art, and sales teams to package and position books.
- Acting as the in-house liaison between editorial and the production, design, art, and managing editorial departments, as well as the sales, marketing, and publicity teams.
- Reading with other Editors as they assess projects, as needed.
- Communicating with authors and agents in all phases of the publishing process, from acquisition to publish date.
- Effectively representing own list as well as the imprint to media, booksellers, foreign publishers, literary organizations, and other out-of-house contacts beyond authors and agents.
The Essentials:
- Minimum of 5 years of publishing experience in editorial acquisitions for a general trade publisher (Please include a list of published titles and a list of top agent contacts with application)
- Strong editing capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to negotiate with authors and agents
- Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task effectively
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.
The salary range for Editor is $70,000 – 72,000 and for Senior Editor is $78,000 – $82,000. 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.
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