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Publicity Assistant, Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, Delacorte (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025
Founded in 1925, Random House is the proud publishing house of many of the world’s most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators. Our host of imprints publish original fiction and nonfiction in all formats with the mission to entertain, educate, and inspire readers for generations.

We are currently seeking a Publicity Assistant to join the Random House Group publicity team and support campaigns for media-driven fiction and nonfiction books across the Ballantine Group imprints, including Ballantine, Bantam, Dell/Delacorte. At BBD, we publish books that entertain, inform, and inspire readers. This position provides an intensive education in trade book publishing in a fast-paced, exciting, and highly collaborative environment. The Publicity Assistant role is the ideal position for a curious, confident, self-motivated person who loves books across genres, understands and consumes media, and is interested in learning how to execute publicity strategy.

Specific responsibilities include:

Assistance in creating and executing high-impact publicity campaigns for top titles spanning genres such as commercial/book club fiction, mystery/thriller/suspense, rom-com/romantasy, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, and celebrity. Tasks include writing pitch materials, pulling media lists, and researching media targets, as well as:

  • Assisting publicity staff with high-profile media campaigns for bestselling authors
  • Communicating with media, booksellers, in-house colleagues, authors and agents
  • Pitching media and bookstores
  • Creating and managing details in author itineraries
  • Updating internal documents and systems
  • Coordinating mailings, publicity materials, and review copy requests
  • Organizing travel and hotel logistics for author tours and special events
  • Processing invoices, maintaining title budgets for campaigns, and helping with data entry related to campaigns
  • Performing online research to acquire publicity contacts and updating media lists
  • Additional assignments, projects and responsibilities, as needed


Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

  • Strong interest in book publishing, publicity and media relations, and in books across genres
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to juggle priorities in a deadlines-driven, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and wants to learn and grow
  • Proficiency with social media, internet research, and Microsoft Office Suite


The salary for this position is $51,000.   All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. 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 May 5, 2025, and include your resume and cover letter 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 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: 279172

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Job Segment: Book Publishing, Internet Research, Media Publishing, Data Entry, Event Planning, Publishing, Research, Hospitality, Administrative

Salary : $51,000

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