Publicity Assistant - (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 the Director of Publicity and Deputy Director of Publicity on campaigns for media-driven fiction and nonfiction books across the Ballantine Group imprints, including Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, and Delacorte.

 

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.    

 

Please apply by February 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 our FAQs page. 

 

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. 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).

 

Responsibilities include: 

 

Assistance in creating and executing high-impact publicity campaigns for top titles spanning genres such as commercial 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 senior 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 supervisors’ 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 minimum requirements: 

 

• 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 

 

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