Penguin Random House is hiring: Senior Publicist/Publicity Manager, Harmony, Rod

Overview

The Random House Group at Penguin Random House is seeking a Senior Publicist or Publicity Manager to join our team, supporting the Harmony, Rodale Books, and Convergent Books imprints. These imprints publish titles across health and wellness, lifestyle, business empowerment, spirituality and faith, parenting, and prescriptive narrative nonfiction. We’re looking for a creative and strategic publicity professional with experience leading national media campaigns, independently managing publicity efforts for a diverse list of authors and creators. This role reports to the VP & Senior Director of Publicity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and execute strategic publicity campaigns for frontlist and select backlist titles across the three imprints—building visibility through traditional and digital media, events, and influencer engagement.
• Deliver high-touch author care, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the campaign. Communicate effectively with authors, agents, and publishing stakeholders.
• Pitch and secure coverage with top-tier national and regional broadcast, print, podcast, and online media, including outlets focused on wellness, spirituality, lifestyle, and business.
• Write press materials, including press releases, media alerts, talking points, and original pitches tailored to each author and title.
• Plan and oversee author tours and event appearances, including travel logistics, bookstore coordination, and local media outreach.
• Collaborate with marketing, editorial, and sales teams to ensure integrated campaigns that align with imprint goals and author brand positioning.
• Represent titles and campaigns in internal publishing meetings and cross-functional team discussions.
• Manage budgets and campaign expenses, ensuring timely processing of invoices and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Track campaign performance and stay up to date on industry trends and evolving media landscapes.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in book publicity or a closely related field; preference for nonfiction and prescriptive titles in wellness, spirituality, lifestyle, parenting, or business.
• Proven success leading media-forward, author-focused campaigns with national reach.
• Strong network of media contacts across platforms with effective, creative pitching ability.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; persuasive, strategic, and confident in pitching and presenting.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, authors, and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; collaborative team player and proactive self-starter.
• Experience coordinating author travel, events, and multi-city tours.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; publicity platforms such as Muck Rack, Cision, NetGalley, and Canva are a plus.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and a passion for nonfiction that informs, inspires, and empowers readers.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for this role will be dependent on experience. For Senior Publicist, the range is $73,500 - $75,000 with a minimum requirement of 5 years’ publicity experience. For Publicity Manager, the range is $78,000 - $85,000 with a minimum requirement of 6-7 years’ publicity campaign experience. All positions are eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program, including medical/dental/vision, HSAs, 401(k), disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, student loan repayment, educational assistance, and generous paid time off.

Location and Eligibility

This is a hybrid position based in New York, NY. The candidate should be available to work in-office and attend in-person meetings, strategy sessions, and author events. Candidates from the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, PA) who can reliably commute to our office at 1745 Broadway are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please apply using our ATS system by September 2, 2025, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Review our applicant resources and hybrid/open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page prior to applying.

About Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House is the leading publishing house with a diverse international community of brands and imprints. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Equal Opportunity

Penguin Random House values diverse talents and perspectives. 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.