Senior Publicist, Viking, Penguin, Pamela Dorman Books, Penguin Classics & Penguin Life (Hybrid)

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 73500 - 75000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Viking/Penguin is seeking an experienced Senior Publicist to join their team including the following imprints of the Penguin Publishing Group Viking Penguin Books Pamela Dorman Books Penguin Life The Open Field and Penguin Classics. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with distinguished authors on a wide variety of books including fiction and nonfiction business history politics memoir inspiration and wellness. Viking Penguin is home to award-winning critically acclaimed and bestselling authors such as Rebecca Makkai Amor Towles Matt Haig Tana French Erika L. Sanchez Geraldine Brooks Elaine Welteroth Adam Grant Ruth Ozeki Ken Follett Jojo Moyes NoViolet Bulawayo Richard Osman Terrance Hayes and Nathaniel Philbrick.

This position will report to the Associate Director of Publicity and will lead media campaigns and collaborate with authors agents media professionals and other stakeholders across a variety of titles. We are looking for creative enthusiastic and diverse voices who care about getting the next best book in the hands of readers.

The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing fiction and nonfiction PR campaigns an established network of national broadcast print and online media contacts and excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Candidates should possess strong internal and external communication skills be adept in time management and multi-tasking and have the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting.

Specific responsibilities include:

Planning and execution of publicity campaigns across the Viking/Penguin imprints each season
High-touch author care and attentive communication with authors agents and internal publishing team
Developing researching and maintaining strong relationships with national TV radio print online and podcast contacts
Writing creative and impactful press materials and pitches
Attending and presenting at regular publishing and team meetings
Monitoring and analyzing media coverage and feedback
Creating and executing dynamic author events including liaising with bookstores and organizations and organizing travel
Prepping authors for media interviews and events

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

At least 5-6 years of relevant experience in book publicity
Strong verbal and written communication and pitching skills
Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; prioritize and manage time effectively; and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Passion for books deep understanding of the media landscape and interest in keeping up with the news cycle and emerging trends
A motivated and detail-oriented self-starter strategic thinker and team player
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

The salary range for this position is $73500-$75000. 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 October 6 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 hybrid and 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.

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 childrens publishing house in North America the United Kingdom and many other regions around the 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 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:283194

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Specific responsibilities include:

Planning and execution of publicity campaigns across the Viking/Penguin imprints each season
High-touch author care and attentive communication with authors agents and internal publishing team
Developing researching and maintaining strong relationships with national TV radio print online and podcast contacts
Writing creative and impactful press materials and pitches
Attending and presenting at regular publishing and team meetings
Monitoring and analyzing media coverage and feedback
Creating and executing dynamic author events including liaising with bookstores and organizations and organizing travel
Prepping authors for media interviews and events

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

At least 5-6 years of relevant experience in book publicity
Strong verbal and written communication and pitching skills
Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; prioritize and manage time effectively; and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Passion for books deep understanding of the media landscape and interest in keeping up with the news cycle and emerging trends
A motivated and detail-oriented self-starter strategic thinker and team player
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

The salary range for this position is $73500-$75000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus subject to Company results.