Publicity Assistant, Ballantine Group, Random House (Hybrid)

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded in 1925 Random House is the proud publishing house of many of the worlds 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 seeking a Publicity Assistant to join the Random House Group publicity team supporting media-driven fiction and nonfiction campaigns across the Ballantine Group imprints including Ballantine Bantam Dell and Delacorte. This role offers a hands-on introduction to trade book publishing in a fast-paced collaborative environment and is well suited to a motivated detail-oriented candidate who actively engages with media takes initiative and is ready to contribute at a high level from day one.

Specific responsibilities include:

Supporting the creation and execution of high-impact publicity campaigns for top titles across genres including commercial fiction mystery/thriller/suspense rom-com/romantasy narrative nonfiction and celebrity. Responsibilities include:
Assisting publicity staff on high-profile media campaigns for bestselling authors
Pitching media outlets and booksellers
Communicating with media booksellers in-house colleagues authors and agents
Writing pitch materials and researching media targets
Creating and managing author itineraries
Updating internal documents databases and systems
Coordinating mailings publicity materials and review copy requests
Organizing travel and hotel logistics for tours and special events
Processing invoices maintaining campaign budgets and assisting with data entry
Conducting online research to build and update media lists
Taking on additional assignments and projects as needed

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

Strong interest in book publishing publicity and media relations and books across genres
Deep familiarity with the media landscape across platforms including digital social Substack/newsletters and legacy outlets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Self-starter who takes initiative and is eager to learn and grow
Proficiency with social media internet research and Microsoft Office Suite

The salary for this position is $51000. 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 February 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 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:286233

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Specific responsibilities include:

Supporting the creation and execution of high-impact publicity campaigns for top titles across genres including commercial fiction mystery/thriller/suspense rom-com/romantasy narrative nonfiction and celebrity. Responsibilities include:
Assisting publicity staff on high-profile media campaigns for bestselling authors
Pitching media outlets and booksellers
Communicating with media booksellers in-house colleagues authors and agents
Writing pitch materials and researching media targets
Creating and managing author itineraries
Updating internal documents databases and systems
Coordinating mailings publicity materials and review copy requests
Organizing travel and hotel logistics for tours and special events
Processing invoices maintaining campaign budgets and assisting with data entry
Conducting online research to build and update media lists
Taking on additional assignments and projects as needed

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

Strong interest in book publishing publicity and media relations and books across genres
Deep familiarity with the media landscape across platforms including digital social Substack/newsletters and legacy outlets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Self-starter who takes initiative and is eager to learn and grow
Proficiency with social media internet research and Microsoft Office Suite

The salary for this position is $51000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus subject to Company results.