Assistant Publicity Director Crown Hybrid 278988
Assistant Publicity Director Crown Hybrid 278988
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$ 85 - 90
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The Crown Publishing Group seeks a skilled and experienced Assistant Director to join the Crown imprint. This is an exciting opportunity to work on bestselling acclaimed fictionand nonfiction in the current affairs social justice history selfimprovementandmemoircategories. Crown publishes such notable authors as President Barack Obama former First Lady Michelle Obama Rachel Maddow Erik Larson Matthew McConaugheyLiane MoriartyChris Whitaker Matthew DesmondSally RooneyandTimothy Snyder.
Reporting to the VP Director of Publicity the ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing nonfiction and fiction book campaigns a wellestablished network of national broadcast print and online media contacts excellent communication and project management skills and thrive in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Oversees the development planning and of publicity campaigns for titles across the Crown list each season; this includes identifying possible readerships maximizing exposure for our authors and books through earned media rollouts creating dynamic author events and brainstorming ideas for engaging the sales department outside partners and social media communities
- Participates in and contributes publicity perspective at key internal and external meetingswith editors sales authors and agents
- Hightouch author care and attentive communication with authors and agents
- Developing researching and maintaining strong relationships with national online and local media contacts
- Attending and presenting at regular sales publishing and integrated meetings.
- Author media training and appearance preparation
- Identifies opportunities for enhancing and improving both imprint campaigns and departmental best practicesnew tools platforms partners outlets trends etc
- This is a hybrid position with inoffice responsibilities which include attendance at inperson meetings with authors and agents staffing of author events and accompanying authors to media engagements
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
- A minimum 8years of relevant experience in publicity ideally at a major adult publisher
- Campaign work across fiction and nonfiction categories
- Experience working with sensitive material and high profile authors
- Exceptional communication and pitching skills
- Well established relationships with national and regional media contacts
- Have the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting
- Expertise presenting in front of large groups including internal meetings
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues
- A motivated selfstarter strategic thinker and team player
The salary range for this position is $85$90K. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus subject to Company results.
The position of Assistant Director is a hybrid position with regular inoffice responsibilities which include but are not limited to inperson meetings escorting authors to events and media and ad hoc projects as they arise. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway which includes the tristate area (NJ CT & PA).
Please apply using our ATS system by May 1 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 candidates relevant experience and qualifications.
Fulltime 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 PreTax and Roth 401(k) Short and LongTerm 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 childrens 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 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 Childrens Books Riverhead Ten Speed Press Viking and Vintage among others. More information can be found at 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:278988
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
