Marketing Assistant, Knopf Doubleday (Hybrid)

The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group seeks an organized, motivated Marketing Assistant to join the team. A storied leader in commercial and literary publishing and home to some of the most iconic authors in the world, Knopf Doubleday’s list includes Nobel Laureates Toni Morrison and Kazuo Ishiguro; Prize-winners Robert Caro, Joan Didion, Yaa Gyasi, Jhumpa Lahiri, Tommy Orange, Kaveh Akbar, Anne Tyler, and Colson Whitehead; and global bestsellers Bonnie Garmus, Dan Brown, Michelle Zauner, and Gabrielle Zevin. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative team that oversees the marketing initiatives for our titles and authors.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Director, the Marketing Assistant will split their time between supporting the SVP on administrative responsibilities and supporting the Knopf Marketing department on title marketing projects, while also maintaining and reconciling the marketing budget.

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Provides daily, in-office administrative support for the SVP of Marketing, including schedule management, coordinating meetings, and creating promotional materials (estimated 40% of role).
• Maintains, reconciles, and provides regular reporting on the marketing budget for the division while attending budget meetings to keep track of and implement changes (estimated 20% of role).
• Supports the Knopf Marketing department on administrative tasks and title marketing projects, including coordinating mailings, research, copywriting, content creation, and more (estimated 40% of role).
  
  
  

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

• Prior administrative experience; prior publishing experience a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment
• Curious, collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with excellent follow-through
• Effective communication skills and ability to establish relationships with stakeholders
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills
• Proficient knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, and PowerPoint is a plus
• Knowledge and/or experience with social media platforms, especially TikTok and Instagram
• Familiarity with the current publishing landscape including trends
• Passionate about book marketing
  
  
  

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities four days a week, which will include but not be limited to organizing in-person meetings, mailing promotional packages, and creating marketing materials. 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).

The salary for this position is $51,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.  

Please apply by February 10, 2025 and include your resume and cover letter for consideration.

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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

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: 277337

Date: Feb 4, 2025

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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