Putnam is seeking a Marketing Assistant to assist the VP, Associate Publisher, Director of Marketing and Associate Director of Marketing, and the department as a whole.

Founded in 1838, Putnam is Penguin Random House’s oldest imprint. With its rich history of publishing established franchises and new talent, as well as award winners, and with an unrivaled bestselling track record, Putnam continues to be one of the most respected and prestigious imprints in the industry.

Putnam’s illustrious roster of bestselling authors includes Megan Abbott, Chloe Benjamin, C.J. Box, Tom Clancy, Robert Crais, Clive Cussler, Jeffery Deaver, Karen Joy Fowler, Robert Jones, Jr., Annabel Monaghan, Delia Owens, Steven Rowley, John Sandford, Jill Santopolo, Maria Semple, Sarah Winman, and many more.

The position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in a department that plans campaigns for bestselling fiction titles and works collaboratively across departments. We consult directly with authors and agents, coordinate internally with our editorial, sales, and publicity colleagues, and work creatively to present our books directly to consumers.

The Marketing Assistant will be part of the early campaign planning stages and will brainstorm creative promotions, prepare meeting documents and coordinate meetings, assist with mailings, research new promotional opportunities, provide social media support, and help traffic design and sales requests. In addition to providing administrative support, the assistant will regularly liaise with the sales team, editors, designers, publicists, and other marketers in order to facilitate the timely execution of marketing campaigns.

Specific responsibilities include: 

1. Supports title-specific marketing and promotional campaigns.
2. Updates, organizes and maintains internal marketing database systems.
3. Performs consumer research and contributes to Putnam’s social media platforms, which include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Goodreads.
4. Coordinates category specific promotions and sweepstakes.
5. Coordinates materials in preparation for sales meetings.
6. Assists with incoming requests from the Sales, Editorial, Managing Editorial, and Art departments
7. Assembles reports to monitor sales and other metrics associated with marketing promotions.
8. Provides general administrative support including scheduling appointments, mailings, coding invoices, etc.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: 

• Strong interest in marketing and book publishing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Canva, online marketing tools, advertising management platforms, and social media analytics is a plus

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities (approximately 2-3 days a week). 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, and NY). 

The salary for this position is $51,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Please apply by April 17, 2026, using our ATS system and include your cover letter and resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.     

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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: 288084