Company Description

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/.

Job Description

Random House Children’s Books, a division of Penguin Random House, seeks a hands-on and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant who will be an essential member of the Licensed & Proprietary Brands Marketing team. The Marketing Assistant will assist and manage daily administrative and marketing tasks and act as a liaison between third-party partners and within our internal departments at Random House Children’s Books and Penguin Random House.  

This position offers a unique perspective on the strategy and operations of Random House Children’s Books, home to beloved, classic children’s book authors and brands like Dr. Seuss, Magic Tree House, Richard Scarry, and Little Golden Books, as well as current licenses like Disney, Ms. Rachel, Sesame Street, and Netflix. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, the imprints of Random House Children’s Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series.  

As the Marketing Assistant, you will be part of a fun and fast-paced group, focusing on our in-house brands. Reporting to the Senior Director, you'll meet and work closely with many colleagues across our internal departments at Random House Children’s Books and Penguin Random House. The role is ideal for someone who has an interest in working with brand marketing and is a solutions-focused creative thinker with the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time in a deadline-driven environment.    

This hybrid position, requiring someone to be in office 2-3 times each week. The role has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. 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). The salary for this position is $55,000. 

The Role:  

• Support the development and execution of seasonal marketing campaigns, contributing to creative brainstorms, campaign planning, and implementation 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with School & Library Marketing, Audience Engagement, Publicity, Sales, Publishing, and Editorial to coordinate seasonal planning and campaign execution 

• Coordinate project approvals with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders 

• Coordinate campaign recaps, business reviews, and internal marketing presentations  

• Assist in the development of consumer facing marketing materials, ad copy, and creative briefs 

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the various in-house tools and resources to measure and track campaign results  

• Assist with centralized tasks for the Brand & Licensed Marketing team  

• This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. 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) 

Qualifications

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:   

• Genuine interest in working with children’s books and brand marketing 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow-up in a timely manner 

• Creative thinker, eager to share ideas, and actively participate in large group settings  

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and problem-solve 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written  

• A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships   

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Canva  

The entry-level salary for this position is $55,000 

Additional Information

This hybrid position, requiring someone to be in office 2-3 times each week. The role has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. 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).

The salary for this position is $55,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.      

Applications for this role will be accepted through November 6th, 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 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.  

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The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here. 

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Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here. 

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:

Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG.

The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here.

You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address. 

Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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