Harmony Books, a nonfiction imprint of Random House Publishing, seeks an Executive Editor with an expertise and strong interest in publishing books by distinguished authorities and credentialed experts in the categories of wellness, psychology, personal growth and memoir. Harmony is an industry leader in the personal growth and wellness category, with a focus on big ideas, strong concepts and inspiration. Our best-selling authors include Dr. Peter Attia, Deepak Chopra, Gretchen Rubin, Arianna Huffington, Lisa Genova, Rosalind Wiseman, and Tim Ferris.
Our ideal candidate will: Acquire, edit and position approximately 8-10 nonfiction titles a year. The candidate would identify and amplify trends in the marketplace, publishing books from a wide variety of voices that speak to current readers and their interests, and that align with Harmony’s focus on helping to inspire and teach readers to change their lives. The Editor will have a strong history of acquiring books in the broader wellness marketplace, as well as a collaborative approach to working with authors, agents and the in-house publishing team. The Editor will be fully involved in the publishing process, from submissions through production and publication.
The Role:
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and deadline-driven with a minimum of 8-10 years of editorial experience and a keen interest in health, wellness, lifestyle, and prescriptive non-fiction books. Self-motivated and independent, this person will contribute actively as part of a small and highly collaborative team.
The Essentials:
About you: In addition to a cover letter, please include a list of published titles and a list of top agent contacts with your application.
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. All positio ns 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 < "">
Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 270723
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