Publicity Assistant, Riverhead (Hybrid) Job at Penguin Random House in New York

Publicity Assistant, Riverhead (Hybrid)

Founded in 1994, Riverhead Books is a boutique literary imprint that publishes urgent, unheard voices worldwide, including award-winning literary fiction and bestselling nonfiction writers. Throughout its history, Riverhead has been dedicated to publishing extraordinary groundbreaking, unique writers. Riverhead’s books and authors have won or been finalists for the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, National Book Awards, National Book Critic Circle Awards, MacArthur Genius Awards, Hurston Wright Legacy Awards, Dayton Literary Peace Prizes, and numerous other distinctions. Some of Riverhead’s recent bestsellers and critically acclaimed releases include

Brawler

by Lauren Groff,

Audition

by Katie Kitamura,

All Fours

by Miranda July,

Entitlement

by Rumaan Alam,

Trust

by Hernan Diaz,

This Time Tomorrow

by Emma Straub, and

The Other Side of Change

by Maya Shankar.

Publicity Assistant

to support two senior level publicists – an associate Director and Publicity Manager. The Assistant position requires excellent time management and prioritization skills and strong attention to detail. Successful candidates will skillfully perform regular administrative duties while also demonstrating the ability to take initiative and exercise independent and creative thinking where needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with distinguished authors such as Emma Straub, Chang-rae Lee, Hernan Diaz, Sigrid Nunez, Jon Ronson and Mohsin Hamid, and be involved in campaigns on a wide scale variety of hardcover and paperback titles.

*Specific responsibilities include:*

Providing general administrative support, including mailings, processing invoices, filing, billings, expense reports, ordering supplies, etc.

Scheduling, coordinating, and contributing original content to the Riverhead Books social media platforms.

Drafting press materials, including press releases, pitch and galley letters, interview alerts, quote sheets, etc.

Liaising with bookstores to organize author events.

Coordinating travel and other arrangements for major author tours and creating detailed tour schedules for campaigns.

Maintaining media clips, press contacts, and detailed logs of book campaigns in an internal database system.

Attending book events and taking authors to media interviews.

*Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:*

Strong interest in publicity and book publishing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment

Excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail

Timely follow-up over email and phone while navigating different communication styles

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Active working knowledge of social media and an interest in following book trends is a plus

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Canva is a plus but not a requirement(training available)

The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately 4 days per week at our 1745 Broadway location.

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

Applications for this role will be accepted through March 31 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 (https://careers.penguinrandomhouse.com/applicant-resources/)and our FAQs page. (https://careers.penguinrandomhouse.com/applicant-resources/frequently-asked-questions/)

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/.

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.

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In Summary: Publicity Assistant to support two senior level publicists – an associate Director and Publicity Manager . This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately 4 days per week at our 1745 Broadway location . The salary for this position is $51,000 . Successful candidates will skillfully perform regular administrative duties .

En Español:

Fundada en 1994, Riverhead Books es una imprenta literaria boutique que publica voces urgentes e inéditas en todo el mundo, incluyendo galardonados escritores de ficción literaria y no-ficción más vendidas. A lo largo de su historia, Riverhead se ha dedicado a publicar extraordinarios guionistas innovadores y únicos. Los candidatos exitosos desempeñarán hábilmente tareas administrativas regulares mientras demuestran la capacidad de tomar iniciativa y ejercer un pensamiento independiente y creativo cuando sea necesario. Esta es una oportunidad fantástica para trabajar con autores distinguidos como Emma Straub, Chang-rae Lee, Hernan Diaz, Sigrid Nunez, Jon Ronson y Mohsin Hamid, y participar en campañas a gran escala sobre una amplia variedad de títulos en tapa dura y papelero. * Las responsabilidades específicas incluyen:* Proporcionar soporte administrativo general, incluyendo correos, procesar facturas, presentar archivos, facturación, informes de gastos, pedir suministros, etc. Programar, coordinar y contribuir con contenido original a las plataformas de redes sociales Riverhead Books. Se trata de un puesto híbrido, que requiere aproximadamente 4 días a la semana en nuestra ubicación 1745 Broadway. *El salario para esta posición es de $51.000. Todas las posiciones son actualmente elegibles para el premio anual de ganancias o bono, sujeto a los resultados de la Compañía.* Las solicitudes para este papel serán aceptadas hasta el 31 de marzo o hasta que se llene el cargo. Le animamos a aplicar temprano, ya que revisamos las solicitudes sobre una base rotativa. Por favor incluya su currículum y carta de presentación para consideración. Antes de solicitar cualquier rol en Penguin Random House, le recomendamos que revise nuestra página de recursos del candidato (https://careers.penguinrandomhouse.com/applicant-resources/) y nuestra página FAQs. Nuestra gama de beneficios incluye, pero no se limita a, seguro médico/prescripción farmacéutica, Cuenta flexible del gasto en atención médica, cuentas de ahorro de salud, Pre-Tax y Roth 401 ((k), Seguro de discapacidad a corto y largo plazo, Seguro de vida / AD & D, Beneficios para viajeros, Programa de reembolso de préstamos estudiantiles, Asistencia educativa y tiempo libre generoso. Penguin Random House es la editorial líder para adultos y niños en América del Norte, Reino Unido y muchas otras regiones de todo el mundo. En publicar los mejores libros de todos los géneros y valores para todas las edades, estamos comprometidos con la calidad, la excelencia en ejecución e innovación durante todo el proceso publicitario: diseño, comercialización, ventas, producción y distribución. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta la raza, origen nacional, religión, edad, color, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, discapacidad o estatus veterano protegido. #J-18808-Ljbffr