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Bertelsmann, Inc.

Administrative Assistant - President & Publisher's Office, Random House Children

Bertelsmann, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261


Are you passionate about children's books and interested in gaining experience in multiple aspects of book publishing? Random House Children's Books seeks an Administrative Assistant to join their team reporting to the President and Publisher. This position offers excellent insight into the processes and operations of the children's division, as well as big-picture insights into the publishing industry. The role of Administrative Assistant is ideal for someone who is extremely organized, process-oriented and excels in communicating and working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of colleagues across all departments including Marketing, Sales, Editorial, Design, Managing Editorial, Production and Publicity.

Please apply by November 15, 2024 and include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our

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This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, 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).

Responsibilities:

Provides administrative support in the day-to-day operations of the Publisher's office: heavy calendar management, coordinating department and divisional scheduling, maintaining correspondence, handling monthly expense reports, executing book mailings, etc.Coordinates agendas and provides materials for regular meetings led by the President & Publisher.Arranges domestic and international travel; creates detailed travel itineraries including coordinating meetings and researching hotels/restaurants.Oversees and coordinates executive's activities, events and meetings with various non-profit organizations; orders catering, sets-up venue and plans presentation.Fulfills requests for internal and external book donations, gets budget approval, coordinates title selection and corresponds with external parties to organize shipments from warehouse.Handles ad-hoc projects for the publisher's office as needed.Plans and manages execution of special events, both internally and externally, such as RHCB company holiday party, divisional team lunches, etc.Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in a fast-paced high-volume settingAbility to work well under pressure and handle multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environmentAbility to prioritize, multi-task, and demonstrate excellent time management skillsMaintain etiquette on the phone, over email and via other written correspondenceExceptional communication & writing skills are essential: both verbal & writtenSelf-starter with impeccable attention to detail, an independent approach to workAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretionDemonstrates a creative, innovative and resourceful approach to problem-solvingStrong computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and virtual call software such as Zoom, Teams and Webex are requiredAbility to work in NY office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000. 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. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

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:

275301

Date: Nov 8, 2024

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