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Publicity Assistant, Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, Delacorte (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.
We are currently seeking a Publicity Assistant to join the Random House Group publicity team and support campaigns for media-driven fiction and nonfiction books across the Ballantine Group imprints, including Ballantine, Bantam, Dell/Delacorte. At BBD, we publish books that entertain, inform, and inspire readers. This position provides an intensive education in trade book publishing in a fast-paced, exciting, and highly collaborative environment.The Publicity Assistant role is the ideal position for a curious, confident, self-motivated person who loves books across genres, understands and consumes media, and is interested in learning how to execute publicity strategy.
Specific responsibilities include:
Assistance in creating and executing high-impact publicity campaigns for top titles spanning genres such as commercial/book club fiction, mystery/thriller/suspense, rom-com/romantasy, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, and celebrity. Tasks include writing pitch materials, pulling media lists, and researching media targets, as well as:
Assisting publicity staff with high-profile media campaigns for bestselling authors
Communicating with media, booksellers, in-house colleagues, authors and agents
Pitching media and bookstores
Creating and managing details in author itineraries
Updating internal documents and systems
Coordinating mailings, publicity materials, and review copy requests
Organizing travel and hotel logistics for author tours and special events
Processing invoices, maintaining title budgets for campaigns, and helping with data entry related to campaigns
Performing online research to acquire publicity contacts and updating media lists
Additional assignments, projects and responsibilities, as needed
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Strong interest in book publishing, publicity and media relations, and in books across genres
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to juggle priorities in a deadlines-driven, fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Self-starter who takes initiative and wants to learn and grow
Proficiency with social media, internet research, and Microsoft Office Suite
The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
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 May 5, 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 open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.
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.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 279172
Date: Apr 17, 2025
Location: New York, NY, US, 10019

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In Summary: The Publicity Assistant is a hybrid position at Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, Delacorte (Hybrid) The position provides an intensive education in trade book publishing in a fast-paced, exciting, and highly collaborative environment . The salary for this position is $51,000 .

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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Publicity Assistant, Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, Delacorte (Hybrid) Fundada en 1925, Random House es la orgullosa editorial de muchos de los narradores, líderes mentales e innovadores más aclamados del mundo. En BBD publicamos libros originales de ficción y no-ficción en todos los formatos con la misión de entretener, educar e inspirar a los lectores durante generaciones. Actualmente estamos buscando un Asistente de Publicación para unirse al equipo de divulgación de Random house Group y apoyar campañas de literatura mediática impulsadas por el grupo Ballantin, incluidos Ballantine Group, Bantum, Dell/Delacorte. Las tareas incluyen escribir materiales de presentación, extraer listas de medios y investigar objetivos mediáticos, así como: Asistir al personal publicitario con campañas médicas de alto perfil para los autores más vendidos Comunicarse con los medios de comunicación, libreros, colegas internos, autores y agentes Lanzar medios y tiendas de libros Crear y gestionar detalles en itinerarios del autor Actualización de documentos y sistemas internos Coordinar correos electrónicos, materiales de publicidad y solicitudes de revisión Logística de viajes y hoteles para autores a visitas y eventos especiales Procesar facturas, mantener presupuestos por títulos y ayudar con datos relacionados con campaña Realizar investigaciones en línea para adquirir contactos públicos y actualizar listas mediáticas Desarrollar asignaciones adicionales, proyectos y responsabilidades según sea necesario Aplicar si usted cumple las siguientes calificaciones: Interés profesional en la publicación de libros, materiales publicitarios y mensajerías escritas En este entorno de trabajo Excelente capacidad de colaboración e intercambio de conocimientos es una iniciativa de Microsoft. Todos los puestos son actualmente elegibles para el premio de ganancia anual o bono, sujeto a los resultados de la compañía. Este puesto híbrido tiene responsabilidades ocasionales en la oficina, incluidas pero no limitadas a reuniones dentro de las oficinas, visitas al autor o eventos y proyectos administrativos ad hoc diarios. Consideraremos candidatos que pueden trabajar desde una distancia conmutable hasta nuestras oficinas en 1745 Broadway, que incluye el área triestatal (NJ, CT, & PA). Por favor solicite utilizando nuestro sistema ATS antes del 5 de mayo de 2025, e inclúe su currículum y carta de presentación para consideración. Antes de solicitar cualquier cargo en Penguin Random House, le recomendamos revisar nuestros recursos de solicitantes y mirar sobre nuestras directrices abiertas a remota en nuestra página de preguntas frecuentes. 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 de veterano protegido.