Senior Publicist Job at Create Your Own Career in New York

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

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 genresincluding 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. You'll be responsible for independently managing publicity efforts for a diverse list of authors and creatorsbringing enthusiasm, vision, and deep media knowledge to each campaign. This role reports to the VP & Senior Director of Publicity.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead, develop, and execute strategic publicity campaigns for frontlist and select backlist titles across the three imprintsbuilding 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.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• 57 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 MuckRack, Cision, NetGalley, and Canva is a plus.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and a passion for nonfiction that informs, inspires, and empowers readers.

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.

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.

Please apply using our ATS system by October 1, 2025, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration.