Assistant Publicity Director, One World (Hybrid)

Publicity at Random House seeks a creative, motivated, and experienced Assistant Publicity Director to join our dynamic team and support the One World imprint. Random House is the proud publishing home of the world’s most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators, with over 20 imprints spanning a wide-ranging collection of subjects, writers, creators, and change-makers.

Reporting to the Director of Publicity for Random House, the ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing non-fiction and fiction, thought-leader, and celebrity book campaigns, a well-established network of national broadcast, print and online media contacts, excellent communication, and project management skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position’s primary focus will be on earned media efforts and brand development for the One World imprint but will also include campaign work across Random House Publishing Group’s portfolio of titles.

The mission of One World is to provide a home for authors—novelists, essayists, memoirists, poets, journalists, thinkers, activists, and creative artists unconstrained by genre—who challenge the status quo, subvert dominant narratives, and give us new language to understand our past, present, and future. Our writers represent voices from across the spectrum of humanity telling critical, universally important, and compelling stories about a changing world. Prominent One World authors include Ta-Nehisi Coates, Nikole Hannah- Jones, Trevor Noah, Bryan Stevenson, Ibram X. Kendi, Heather McGhee, Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Cathy Park Hong, and others.

The ideal candidate will have experience in strategizing and executing PR campaigns for fiction and non-fiction books with additional focus on media opportunities for paperbacks. The role requires a network of national broadcast, print, and online media contacts, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, deadline-driven environment. Strong communication skills, time management, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential. Ability to think strategically about the whole of the One World list and brand while also being able to focus on individual title campaign work is essential.

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Overseeing the development, planning and execution of publicity campaigns for titles across the One World lists as well as titles across the RHPG portfolio; this includes identifying possible readerships, maximizing exposure for our authors and books through earned media roll-outs, creating dynamic author events, and brainstorming ideas for engaging the sales department, outside partners and bulk sales opportunities, and social media communities
• Participating in and contributing publicity perspective at key internal and external meetings including at acquisition, positioning conversations, author and agent kickoff meetings, sales conference, and more
• Strong interpersonal collaboration and attentive communication with authors, agents, and internal partners. Proven ability to think creatively and brainstorm collaboratively ideas is essential
• Developing, researching, and maintaining strong relationships with national, online, and local media contacts
• Cultivating partners (events, traditional media, and beyond) who are invested in multicultural perspectives
• Able to conduct author media training and help with strategic messaging for titles across the One World list
• Identifying opportunities for enhancing and improving both imprint campaigns and departmental best practices--new tools, platforms, partners, outlets, trends, etc
• This is a hybrid position with NYC-based in-office responsibilities which include attendance at in-person meetings with authors and agents, staffing of author events, and accompanying authors to media engagements

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in book publishing public relations or a related industry
• Experience working with sensitive material and high-profile authors
• Exceptional communication and pitching skills
• Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts. Experience with multicultural media and marketing a plus
• Have the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting
• Experience presenting in front of large groups, including internal meetings
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues
• A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker, and team player 

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 

The position of Assistant Director is a hybrid position with regular in-office responsibilities, which include but are not limited to in-person meetings, escorting authors to events and media, and ad hoc projects as they arise. 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 April 17, 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 look over our open to remote guidelines on 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/.<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: 278884