Senior Publicist/Publicity Manager, Harmony, Rodale & Convergent (Hybrid) Job at

Overview

The Random House Group at Penguin Random House is seeking a Senior Publicist or Publicity Manager to join our talented and mission-driven team, supporting the Harmony, Rodale Books, and Convergent Books imprints. These imprints publish impactful titles across a wide spectrum of nonfiction genres—including health and wellness, lifestyle, business empowerment, spirituality and faith, parenting, and prescriptive narrative nonfiction.

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 and consistently 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 impactful 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 closely 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 experience with nonfiction and prescriptive titles in categories such as wellness, spirituality, lifestyle, parenting, or business.
• Demonstrated success leading media-forward, author-focused campaigns with national reach.
• A strong network of media contacts across various platforms, with a proven ability to pitch effectively and creatively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; persuasive, strategic, and confident in both pitching and presenting.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous campaigns, authors, and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; a collaborative team player and proactive self-starter.
• Experience coordinating author travel, events, and multi-city tours.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with publicity platforms such as Muck Rack, Cision, NetGalley, and Canva is 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 Sr. 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 currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Location

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.

Application Instructions

Please apply using our ATS system by October 1, 2025, and 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 look over our hybrid and open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

About Penguin Random House

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. Our diverse international community includes many imprints and brands. More information 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

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 281307

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