Marketing Manager, Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group (Open to Remo

Marketing Manager – Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group (Open to Remote)
Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group is seeking a Marketing Manager to craft and execute strategic marketing plans for adult Christian titles across imprints including WaterBrook, Multnomah, Align Insight, Image, and Forum. This role is responsible for leading integrated campaigns across advertising, social media, influencer partnerships, and preorder promotions, while managing title budgets and reaching a broad audience of readers.

Reporting to the Vice President, Director of Marketing, the Marketing Manager will oversee campaigns from concept through execution, working closely with authors and their agents as well as internal editorial, publicity, and publishing teams in addition to our new direct‑to‑consumer platform, Grace Corner.

We are looking for a marketer who reads widely, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Specific Responsibilities

Create and lead innovative title‑marketing campaigns and launch plans based on market data and consumer trends by partnering with internal teams, using in‑house tools, and individual research.

Collaborate closely with authors and their teams to implement marketing strategies by developing timelines, digital content, and integration across author’s social media and related platforms.

Devises influencer marketing campaigns, custom audiences, and company cross‑promotions to activate word of mouth and reader engagement that result in book sales.

Sets and meets ambitious sales goals, drives discovery and engagement, and closely works with other departments including Publishing, Editorial, Publicity, Sales, Consumer Engagement, Creative Operations, and Grace Corner.

Manages title‑marketing strategies, advertising and social media campaigns, analytics, and budgets.

Presents during key meetings, including acquisition meetings for potential authors.

Attends publishing meetings and gives pertinent feedback on potential projects and book proposals.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of marketing experience, preferably in similar book categories, with experience developing and executing strategic, creative campaigns; book publishing experience strongly preferred.

Genuine interest in marketing Christian books.

Excellent communication skills; speak effectively with top authors, literary agents, and key stakeholders.

Collaborative, detail‑oriented, organized, self‑motivated problem solver, and team player.

Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.

Excellent organizational skills; multi‑task, prioritize and manage a busy inbox with timely follow‑up.

Ability to set and meet goals under an established budget.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required and ability to learn new applications.

Proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite programs and online marketing tools like Canva.

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado and New York. This position is open to remote candidates.

Salary: $73,500. All positions currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

EEO Statement
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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