Associate Publicist

Pantheon & Schocken Books is seeking an Associate Publicist to execute independent publicity campaigns for a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novel titles. This position will work on several titles at a time each season. 

  

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Securing national and regional media for both hardcover and paperback titles, including television, radio, podcasts, and online media
• Independently planning and executing author tours, including local book events, media interviews, and author travel & lodging
• Accompanying authors to local NYC-based interviews and bookselling events
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with producers, editors, book reviewers, event coordinators, and booksellers
• Communicating and building partnerships with authors and agents
• Creating persuasive press materials, including press releases, pitch letters, media pitch lists, author Q&A’s, and story ideas 
• Collaborating with the editorial, marketing, and sales teams on publicity campaign execution

  

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements: 

• Minimum 2 years of publicity experience in a publishing house 

• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment 

• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Must be a creative and strategic thinker 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

 

For any questions you may have, please refer to our FAQ page here.

 

The salary for this position is $53,000. 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/.<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: 268278