Job Description
Associate Publicist, Clarkson Potter & Ten Speed Press (Hybrid)

The Crown Publishing Group is seeking an Associate Publicist to work with the Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press imprints. This position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative and collaborative environment. Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press publish such notable authors as Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, Alison Roman, Yotam Ottolenghi, Toni Tipton Martin, Rick Martinez, Amber Lewis, Bryant Terry, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Chin, Meredith Hayden, Matty Matheson, and Sarah Fennel.   

 

We are looking for an experienced, thoughtful, creative, and team-focused candidate who will work on cookbooks and lifestyle books in the pop culture, design, photography, and gardening categories.  

 

Specific responsibilities include: 

  • Plan and execute publicity campaigns across lists each season. 
  • Provide high-touch author care and attentive communication with authors and agents. 
  • Develop, research, and maintain strong relationships. 
  • Attend and present at regular sales and publishing meetings. 

  

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

  • Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in public relations or a related field 
  • Experience/expertise in the lifestyle and culinary media landscape a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong organizational skills  
  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to set priorities while managing multiple projects 
  • Ability to work seamlessly in a team as well as independently
  • Excellent attention to detail 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

 

The salary for this position is $56,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. 

  

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).

 

Applications for this role will be accepted through April 23, 2026 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: 288244