What was your favorite book when you were a kid? Did you love Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax ? Or the Magic Tree House series? Do you remember reading a children's book that changed your life? If you want to be part of a team dedicated to the creation of new books for readers of all ages, then this role is for you.
Bookmaking at Random House Children’s Books is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Production Manager to join our Brands and Licenses book team, to work on Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic Kids titles. In this role, you’ll be managing the complete book production process from release of layout files to warehouse delivery and archiving final files and supervising one team member. If you enjoy working on a variety of children’s book formats including picture books, board books, novelty books, and novels in a creative and team-oriented environment, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
The production department for Random House Children’s Books is filled with talented individuals who are passionate about making high-quality children’s books. We work closely with editors and designers to carefully bring each project to fruition. This role reports to the Executive Production Director for Brands and Licenses, whose team handles titles for several imprints within Random House Children’s Books, including Golden Books, Random House BFYR, Random House/Disney, Nat Geo Kids, Bright Matter Books, and The Princeton Review, and iconic brands such as Dr. Seuss, Little Golden Books, and Richard Scarry.
Specific responsibilities include:
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
The salary for this position is $73,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
The position of Production Manager at Random House Children’s Books is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which include but are not limited to review and distribution of book proofs and final printed materials and in-office training and meetings. 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 March 13, 2025 , and include your resume, cover letter, and design portfolio for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our 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 < "">
Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York, NY
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 276903
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