Publicity Assistant, Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, Delacorte (Hybrid)

Founded in 1925, Random House is the proud publishing house of many of the world’s 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 currently seeking a Publicity Assistant to join the Random House Group publicity team and support campaigns for media-driven fiction and nonfiction books across the Ballantine Group imprints, including Ballantine, Bantam, Dell/Delacorte. At BBD, we publish books that entertain, inform, and inspire readers. This position provides an intensive education in trade book publishing in a fast-paced, exciting, and highly collaborative environment. The Publicity Assistant role is the ideal position for a curious, confident, self-motivated person who loves books across genres, understands and consumes media, and is interested in learning how to execute publicity strategy.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

 

Assistance in creating and executing high-impact publicity campaigns for top titles spanning genres such as commercial/book club fiction, mystery/thriller/suspense, rom-com/romantasy, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, and celebrity.  Tasks include writing pitch materials, pulling media lists, and researching media targets, as well as:

• Assisting publicity staff with high-profile media campaigns for bestselling authors
• Communicating with media, booksellers, in-house colleagues, authors and agents
• Pitching media and bookstores
• Creating and managing details in author itineraries
• Updating internal documents and systems
• Coordinating mailings, publicity materials, and review copy requests
• Organizing travel and hotel logistics for author tours and special events
• Processing invoices, maintaining title budgets for campaigns, and helping with data entry related to campaigns
• Performing online research to acquire publicity contacts and updating media lists
• Additional assignments, projects and responsibilities, as needed

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• Strong interest in book publishing, publicity and media relations, and in books across genres 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle priorities in a deadlines-driven, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Self-starter who takes initiative and wants to learn and grow
• Proficiency with social media, internet research, and Microsoft Office Suite

The salary for this position is $51,000.  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 May 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