Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Role Title - Commissioning Editor – Penguin Business Department - Editorial Reporting - Executive Editor – Penguin Business Direct Reports - No OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Responsible for ensuring that the strongest books enter the PRH India’s Business list. STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE ROLE INTERNAL : Sales & Product, Marketing & Digital, Design & Copy, Editorial, Production EXTERNAL : Authors, Literary Agents ROLE DELIVERABLES: To keep track of existing trends to come with book ideas for the business list. To commission, & publish about 15 to 18 books a year for the list Edit 15-18 titles in a year including own titles Schedule management for your respective titles: Ensuring handovers as per agreed timelines and minimizing title movements through effective forward planning Author Care & list visibility : Managing Author relationship and expectations and liaison with external & internal stakeholders to ensure highest visibility for your titles To pay attention to the packaging and the look of the book Maintaining cordial relation with existing authors, and developing relationships with new authors Attending festivals/seminars and relevant forums from time to time to build the author network End-to-end management of the entire publishing process ROLE REQUIREMENTS Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant editorial experience of working on Business content A good understanding of publishing with a strong sense of the Business list ecosystem Ability to work with high-profile business authors, agents and demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Should be able to edit and add metadata to the platform Should be well read and should understand trends & nuances of book writing Company: Penguin Random House India Private Limited | Job ID: 281275

Role Title - Commissioning Editor – Penguin Business Department - Editorial Reporting - Executive Editor – Penguin Business Direct Reports - No OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Responsible for ensuring that the strongest books enter the PRH India’s Business list. STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE ROLE INTERNAL : Sales & Product, Marketing & Digital, Design & Copy, Editorial, Production EXTERNAL : Authors, Literary Agents ROLE DELIVERABLES: To keep track of existing trends to come with book ideas for the business list. To commission, & publish about 15 to 18 books a year for the list Edit 15-18 titles in a year including own titles Schedule management for your respective titles: Ensuring handovers as per agreed timelines and minimizing title movements through effective forward planning Author Care & list visibility : Managing Author relationship and expectations and liaison with external & internal stakeholders to ensure highest visibility for your titles To pay attention to the packaging and the look of the book Maintaining cordial relation with existing authors, and developing relationships with new authors Attending festivals/seminars and relevant forums from time to time to build the author network End-to-end management of the entire publishing process ROLE REQUIREMENTS Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant editorial experience of working on Business content A good understanding of publishing with a strong sense of the Business list ecosystem Ability to work with high-profile business authors, agents and demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Should be able to edit and add metadata to the platform Should be well read and should understand trends & nuances of book writing Company: Penguin Random House India Private Limited | Job ID: 281275

Role Title - Executive – Penguin Select Department - Penguin Select Reporting To - Divisional Lead – Penguin Select Direct Reports - None OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Responsible for end-to-end production, vendor, and inventory operations — from securing quotes and overseeing print projects to ensuring accurate orders and timely deliveries. This role bridges coordination across vendors, internal teams, and customers while driving e-commerce listings, costings, and sales support for high-impact titles. STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE ROLE INTERNAL : Production & Inventory, Sales, Marketing & Digital and other PRH group companies EXTERNAL : Amazon, Customers, Vendors KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Production and Vendor Management: Coordinate with the production team to arrange quotes, secure file approvals, and follow up on the status and delivery of projects. Communicate with printers to manage corrections and ensure file accuracy. Manage vendor accounts, including raising Purchase Orders (POs), uploading budgets, and processing vendor payments. Oversee the management of print projects for customer-exclusive products, including costings, discounts, and net price calculations. Inventory and Order Management: Verify order collections before titles are released. Check and maintain inventory status for new titles in the warehouse. Manage reprints for the backlist and oversee overall inventory management. Create and circulate monthly order forms. Interdepartmental and Customer Coordination: Handle intercompany Purchase Orders (POs) Create and maintain material masters. Liaise with sales and marketing teams, providing them with title information and product samples. Suggest and explore co-edition opportunities with key customers. E-commerce and Administrative Tasks: Create, check, and edit Amazon listings, including uploading multiple images and managing A+/description content. Calculate margins and discounts. Prepare and deliver title presentations to sales teams and key customers. ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Relevant working experience of 2 to 4 years. Mindset: A go-getter attitude with a proactive and problem-solving approach. Organizational Skills: Exceptionally organized and meticulous with a keen eye for detail. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and customers. Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel. Experience with Airtable is highly desirable. Adaptability: A quick and willing learner who can adapt to new software, processes, and challenges. Multitasking: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Company: Penguin Random House India Private Limited | Job ID: 281992

Role Title - Executive – Penguin Select Department - Penguin Select Reporting To - Divisional Lead – Penguin Select Direct Reports - None OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Responsible for end-to-end production, vendor, and inventory operations — from securing quotes and overseeing print projects to ensuring accurate orders and timely deliveries. This role bridges coordination across vendors, internal teams, and customers while driving e-commerce listings, costings, and sales support for high-impact titles. STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE ROLE INTERNAL : Production & Inventory, Sales, Marketing & Digital and other PRH group companies EXTERNAL : Amazon, Customers, Vendors KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Production and Vendor Management: Coordinate with the production team to arrange quotes, secure file approvals, and follow up on the status and delivery of projects. Communicate with printers to manage corrections and ensure file accuracy. Manage vendor accounts, including raising Purchase Orders (POs), uploading budgets, and processing vendor payments. Oversee the management of print projects for customer-exclusive products, including costings, discounts, and net price calculations. Inventory and Order Management: Verify order collections before titles are released. Check and maintain inventory status for new titles in the warehouse. Manage reprints for the backlist and oversee overall inventory management. Create and circulate monthly order forms. Interdepartmental and Customer Coordination: Handle intercompany Purchase Orders (POs) Create and maintain material masters. Liaise with sales and marketing teams, providing them with title information and product samples. Suggest and explore co-edition opportunities with key customers. E-commerce and Administrative Tasks: Create, check, and edit Amazon listings, including uploading multiple images and managing A+/description content. Calculate margins and discounts. Prepare and deliver title presentations to sales teams and key customers. ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Relevant working experience of 2 to 4 years. Mindset: A go-getter attitude with a proactive and problem-solving approach. Organizational Skills: Exceptionally organized and meticulous with a keen eye for detail. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and customers. Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel. Experience with Airtable is highly desirable. Adaptability: A quick and willing learner who can adapt to new software, processes, and challenges. Multitasking: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. Company: Penguin Random House India Private Limited | Job ID: 281992