United States onlyPenguin Publishing Group’s backlist team is looking for a creative, team-oriented marketing and publicity assistant to help us reach new readers for our beloved backlist books—which are books that have been published for more than one year. From wellness and business to romance and commercial fiction, we focus on the books that are trending right now, across genres and regardless of when they were published. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who has a strong interest in current events and trends and loves the idea of being able to work with bestselling books and top author brands from all of Penguin Publishing Group’s imprints.
Reporting to a senior publicity manager and a senior marketing manager, this role will give the ideal candidate the opportunity to learn both aspects of the business in a fast-paced, fun, and highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of marketing and publicity initiatives that achieve impact across a range of channels
- Help manage Penguin Publishing Group’s LinkedIn and Pinterest channels including creating engaging posts and consistently reporting on each channel’s performance
- Assist in publicity outreach for backlist feature campaigns, including seeking media opportunities and maintaining author media schedules
- Help maintain strong working relationships with relevant media contacts, including building media lists and updating databases
- Conduct influencer research and assist in influencer outreach
- Help oversee media monitoring for the group
- Assist in writing press materials, including press releases and pitches
- Coordinate the creation of marketing assets, including writing copy and providing design direction
- Create themed book collection pages for promotion using PRH’s webpage creation tool (no HTML knowledge necessary)
- Participate in regular brainstorming sessions to identify new and upcoming opportunities for backlist promotion
- Assist on a variety of other tasks, including sending book mailings, scheduling meetings, and creating presentations
Minimum requirements
- No prior publishing experience required
- Equal interest in both marketing and publicity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Creative thinker who’s excited to participate in brainstorming
- Strong interest in current events and the news
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience using Canva to create social graphics OR an eye for design with interest in learning Canva
- Previous social media management experience a plus
- Experience working as part of a remote team a plus
The salary for this position is $48,000. Please apply by June 26, 2024, and include a cover letter with your resume. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
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:271560
