What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publicity Manager, Ten Speed Young Readers (Hybrid) position at Penguin Random House?
Ten Speed Press seeks a creative and driven Publicity Manager to work on the newly launched imprint Ten Speed Young Readers. In addition to having a passion for children’s literature, candidates should have experience working in children’s publishing and an established network of media contacts. Candidates will be responsible for executing publicity campaigns for a wide range of titles, including picture/board books, middle grade titles, and graphic novels. This includes creating press materials, securing national media, coordinating author tours, attending conventions, and working collaboratively across departments. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and highly organized.
About Ten Speed Young Readers:
Ten Speed Young Readers publishes bold and imaginative fiction and nonfiction with a distinctive aesthetic and fresh perspective, delivering stories that inspire and entertain, ranging from the provocative to the profound to the seriously fun. We are an imprint of Ten Speed Press, part of the Crown Publishing Group at Penguin Random House, which is known as a distinguished destination for publishing beautifully designed books and for a highly collaborative style of working with authors and illustrators.
Specific responsibilities include:
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices in New York, NY OR Emeryville, CA.
Please apply by April 28, 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 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: 279468
Date: Apr 22, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Media Publishing, Marketing Manager, Manager, Publishing, Marketing, Management
About Ten Speed Young Readers:
Ten Speed Young Readers publishes bold and imaginative fiction and nonfiction with a distinctive aesthetic and fresh perspective, delivering stories that inspire and entertain, ranging from the provocative to the profound to the seriously fun. We are an imprint of Ten Speed Press, part of the Crown Publishing Group at Penguin Random House, which is known as a distinguished destination for publishing beautifully designed books and for a highly collaborative style of working with authors and illustrators.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Develops and executes publicity campaigns for 8-10 titles per season across the imprint, including media outreach and publicity mailings.
- Manages publicity budgets for assigned titles, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to maximize campaign impact.
- Plans and executes author tours which may require travel to book festivals, cons, and conventions to support author appearances.
- Creates publicity materials including press releases and author itineraries for tours.
- Collaborates with internal teams.
- Leads and represents campaigns in meetings with internal stakeholders, authors, agents, and external partners.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in children’s book publicity
- Highly organized with exceptional communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects
- Established contacts in the children’s media space
- Experience booking author events and multi-city tours
- Self-starter who can develop and execute effective publicity campaigns independently
- Proven ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively across campaigns
- Creative problem solver with a strong attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset
- Ability to travel within the United States at least 4x per year
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices in New York, NY OR Emeryville, CA.
Please apply by April 28, 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 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: 279468
Date: Apr 22, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Book Publishing, Media Publishing, Marketing Manager, Manager, Publishing, Marketing, Management
Salary : $76,500 - $80,000
