Podcast Specialist, Publicity, Random House (Hybrid)

Podcast Specialist, Publicity, Random House (Hybrid)

Founded in 1925, Random House is the proud publishing house of many of the world’s most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators. Our host of imprints publish original fiction and nonfiction in all formats with the mission to entertain, educate, and inspire readers for generations. The Random House Publishing Group is comprised of a portfolio of imprints that publish a wide variety of storytellers, thought leaders, creators, and experts in all formats, to the most expansive and diverse readership.  Imprints include Random House, Dial Press, Hogarth, Ballantine, Bantam, Dell/Delacorte, One World, Harmony, Rodale, Convergent, RH Worlds, Del Rey and Inklore.

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Podcast Specialist to join our publicity department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in podcast booking, production, public relations, and media outreach. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion for storytelling. Random House offers the opportunity to work with authors OF books across the literary fiction, genre fiction, and nonfiction categories. Our Authors include: Jodi Picoult, Peter Attia, Elizabeth Strout, Dr. Mary Clare Haver, Hanif Abdurraqib, Ibram X. Kendi, Curtis Sittenfeld, Lee Child, Nicholas Sparks, Silvia Morena-Garcia, Sarah Adams, Ann Napolitano, and Danielle Jenson, among many others. This position provides an intensive education in trade book publicity, the trade publishing landscape, and the opportunity to immerse oneself in an energetic, exciting, and highly collaborative environment.

The podcast specialist will partner with the Random House publicity team, with a focus on “word-of-mouth” reach for our titles and authors, and drive innovation to become a leading source of talent within the podcast ecosystem. The ideal candidate should have confidence in their relationship management skills, have a proven track record in using their targeted approach to communicate effectively, and be dedicated to building and maintaining relationships with new podcast networks and start-ups, ensuring that our books are consistently top of mind for podcast hosts and producers. The new member of our publicity team will be day-one ready to use their podcasting expertise to enhance our efforts in engaging with audiences looking for their next read.

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).

Please apply using our ATS system by January 9, 2025. For consideration, please include your resume and cover letter detailing your interest and experience. 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.

Day-to-day tasks will include:

• Develop and execute podcast publicity strategies to promote Random House authors and their works
• Collaborate with authors, editors, and marketing teams to create content and angles that will be compelling to podcast producers
• Build and maintain relationships with podcast hosts, producers, and other media contacts
• Pitch podcast episodes and guest appearances to relevant media outlets
• Monitor and analyze podcast performance metrics to optimize content and strategies
• Coordinate and manage podcast-related events, such as live recordings and author interviews
• Create and maintain a dynamic podcast database
• Develop dynamic reporting on podcast coverage and landscape
• Stay current and predictive with industry trends and best practices in podcasting and publicity. 

The Essentials: 

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience working in podcasting and podcast production with an emphasis on publicity and media relations is preferred
• Proactive mindset and an interest in keeping up with trends within the podcasting landscape
• Avid reader with a generalist taste for fiction and nonfiction titles
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative thinker with a passion for books and storytelling
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience in trade book publicity is a plus but not a requirement to succeed in this role 

The salary for this position is $66,500.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 

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: 276197