Acquisitions Editor — Speculative Fiction

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penguin random houseRemote (OR)

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SENIORITY

Senior

About the role

Penguin Random House’s Del Rey Books seeks an Editor to join our team. The Editor will acquire 10–12 titles per year with emphasis on commercial genre fiction, and will shepherd each project from acquisition through collaboration with design, production and marketing. You will maintain author relationships, manage timelines, and help shape editorial strategy across the imprint, with a commitment to diverse voices and audience-focused storytelling. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Before you apply

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Your profile is current

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Two examples you can talk through

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A number in mind

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Your notice period

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Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.