SVP, Communications & Marketing, Penguin Random House Audio (Hybrid)
- Full-time
- Compensation: USD 200,000 - USD 250,000 - yearly
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
Penguin Random House Audio is seeking a strategic, creative, and collaborative SeniorVice President, Communications & Marketing to lead the division’s integrated marketing,publicity and social media functions.
As a member of the PRH audio senior leadership team, the SVP will set the vision forhow we position and promote our audiobooks, authors, and narrators. Leading teamsacross marketing, publicity, social media, art & design and publishing support, thisexecutive will develop strategies that expand audiences, strengthen author and narratorbrands, drive revenue, and advance PRH Audio’s leadership in an evolving audiomarketplace. This candidate will coordinate and work with the publishing divisions in theUS and globally.
The ideal candidate combines creative vision with strong business judgement, a datadriven approach to investment and proven ability to lead and develop high-performingteams. This role requires an exceptional collaborator who can build strong relationshipswith authors, narrators, agents, senior executives and partners across Penguin RandomHouse.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Set the strategic direction for PRH Audio marketing & publicity, aligningcommunications, consumer marketing, creative, and audience-developmentefforts with divisional publishing priorities and growth objectives.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team that spans marketing, publicity, socialmedia, art & design and publishing support, fostering a culture of collaboration,innovation, and accountability.
- Drive integrated and innovative strategies for our publishing, including corepublishing, major acquisitions, original productions, brand partnerships, and high-profile title launches ensuring coordinated efforts across paid, earned, ownedand social channels.
- Build and extend author and narrator brands, partnering with talent, agents,publishing teams, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities that deepenaudience engagement and expand reach.
- Partner with editorial, production, sales and divisional teams to maximize thecommercial impact of PRH Audio publishing and identify new opportunities foraudience and revenue growth.
- Lead investment and resource strategy across marketing and publicity, usingsales trends, campaign performance, consumer insights and marketplaceintelligence to establish priorities, allocate budgets and evaluate results.
- Champion innovation and new capabilities, identify emerging platforms,technologies, content formats, partnerships and consumer behaviors thatstrengthen PRH Audio’s competitive position and enhance brand value.
- Represent PRH Audio across Penguin Random House and the broader industry,participating in senior leadership groups, global audio initiatives, corporate brandand content projects and other strategic forums.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for the PRH audio brand in divisionalcommunications across internal and external channels.
- Serve as an advisor and partner to PRH Audio leadership, contributing todivisional strategy, culture, organizational priorities, and special initiatives.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in publicity, communications, brand strategy,marketing, publishing, media, entertainment or a related field with significantsenior leadership experience
- Knowledge of publishing, audiobooks, media or entertainment sectors required
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams andsenior-level talent
- Proven ability to create integrated strategies that build brands and audiencesdelivering measurable business outcomes
- Exhibit strategic thinking, business judgement, and communication skills with theability to work across and build consensus across complex organizations
- Strong analytical orientation and demonstrated experience using data andconsumer insights to guide strategy, investment and decision-making
- Experience managing budgets and prioritizing resources across a broad portfolioof opportunities
- Ability to build trusted relationships across executive team, audio staff, authorand narrator talent, agent community and internal and external partners
- Understanding of the changing consumer, media, digital and social landscape and a demonstrated ability to translate emerging trends into growth opportunities
- A collaborative leadership style that prioritizes ability to be nimble, creative,innovative and accountable to growth goals
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. 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).
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 values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Wevalue the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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