Job Description

Publicity Assistant, Random House Children’s Books (Hybrid)

Random House Children’s Books seeks a Publicity Assistant to join the Publicity team! The role includes a combination of administrative and project support. The assistant will also communicate with a diverse array of partners, including authors, illustrators, agents, booksellers, media, and other divisional departments. 

Random House Children’s Books is the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher, consisting of various imprints that publish award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series for toddlers through young adult readers in all formats, from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, and nonfiction. 

The Publicity Assistant will support senior publicity staff with projects related to their title campaigns and book/brand-specific program launches. Their work will include media outreach, research, national author tours, event planning, and scheduling.  

The role requires extensive writing and editing of publicity materials, including internal media alert emails, press releases, pitch letters, and press kits. It will also include additional related projects or duties as assigned by the department.  This is an ideal position for a curious, confident, and self-motivated person who loves books across genres as much as they love details, has experience with time and project management, and is energized by a fast-paced environment. The candidate should have an interest in media relations and be eager to learn how to execute a publicity strategy.

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities in the New York City office, which will include but not be limited to executing mailings and attending in-person author events/meetings with staff, approximately two days a week. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our office in Manhattan.

Please apply using our ATS system by December 12, 2024. For consideration, please include your resume and cover letter detailing your interest and experience. 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.

The Role:

• Providing general administrative support, includes monitoring media outlets and distributing news clips, supporting donation work and philanthropic initiatives, executing mailings and media database entry, invoicing and budget work 

• Coordinating logistics for meetings, including calendar schedules, preparing meeting materials, and taking notes 

• Organizing detailed author tour and media schedules for campaigns 

• Tracking review coverage  

• Coordinating and executing review copy mailings 

• Drafting publicity materials, including galley letters, press releases, and pitches 

The Essentials:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Awareness of tends in popular media 

• Adept at social media platforms 

• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Ability to manage tasks in high volume and fast-paced environment 

• A genuine interest in publishing, and working in book publicity

The salary for this position is $48,000. 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 < "">

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: 275880

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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