Job Description
Marketing Manager, Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group is seeking a Marketing Manager to craft and execute strategic marketing plans for adult Christian titles across imprints including WaterBrook, Multnomah, Align Insight, Image, and Forum. This role is responsible for leading integrated campaigns spanning advertising, social media, influencer partnerships, and preorder promotions, while managing title budgets and reaching a broad audience of readers. Reporting to the Vice President, Director of Marketing, the Marketing Manager will oversee campaigns from concept through execution, working closely with authors and their agents as well as internal editorial, publicity, and publishing teams in addition to our new direct to consumer platform, Grace Corner. 

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a marketer who reads widely, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Marketing Manager will also be involved in the day-to-day strategy of group’s online marketing communication, including the creation of content and maintaining a brand voice across platforms. PRH Christian is devoted to creating books that inspire readers to live with deeper spiritual purpose and grow in their faith, publishing across categories such as Christian Living, Spiritual Growth, Inspirational, Faith & Culture, and Catholic. We publish a broad range of Christian authors including John Mark Comer, Annie F. Downs, Mark Batterson, Jon Tyson, Joshua Giles, Ally Yost, Jeremy & Audrey Roloff, Sarita Lyons, Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, Kellen & Brittany Lutz, Katie Davis Majors, Stephanie Ike Okafor, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Pope Leo XIV plus brands including Alabaster Creative. 

 

Specific responsibilities include:   

  • Creates and leads innovative title-marketing campaigns and launch plans based on market data and consumer trends by partnering with internal teams, using in-house tools, and individual research 

  • Collaborates closely with authors and their teams to implement marketing strategies by developing timelines, digital content, and integration across author’s social media/related platforms  

  • Devises influencer marketing campaigns, custom audiences, and company cross-promotions to activate word of mouth and reader engagement that result in book sales  

  • Sets and meets ambitious sales goals, drives discovery and engagement, and closely works with other departments including Publishing, Editorial, Publicity, Sales, Consumer Engagement, Creative Operations, and Grace Corner 

  • Manages title-marketing strategies, advertising and social media campaigns, analytics, and budgets  

  • Presents during key meetings, including acquisition meetings for potential authors  

  • Attends publishing meetings and gives pertinent feedback on potential projects and book proposals  

 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:   

  • Minimum 4 years of marketing experience, preferably in similar book categories, with experience developing and executing strategic, creative campaigns; book publishing experience strongly preferred 

  • Genuine interest in marketing Christian books 

  • Excellent communication skills; speak effectively with top authors, literary agents, and key stakeholders 

  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated problem solver, and a team player 

  • Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.  

  • Excellent organizational skills; multi-task, prioritize and manage a busy inbox with timely follow-up  

  • Ability to set and meet goals under an established budget 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required and an ability to learn new applications 

  • Proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite programs and online marketing tools like Canva 

 

The PRH Christian Publishing Group’s office is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and New York. This position is open to remote candidates. 

The salary for this position is $73,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. 

Applications for this role will be accepted through June 4 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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.

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 | Job ID: 288680