Publicity Assistant- Random House

Job description

Entry Level, Full Time, Administrative / Clerical, Assistant, Publicity / Communications, Penguin Random House U.S.A, New York, New York

We are currently seeking an Assistant to join Random House’s publicity team. This position provides an opportunity to work with the Assistant Director of Publicity and the Director of Special Events at Random House while handling responsibilities such as:

- Creating and managing author itineraries
- Helping to implement book publicity campaigns, including creating publicity materials, such as press releases and pitches
- Managing event logistics, including vendor and venue outreach
- Liaise with media and authors
- Organize travel for author tours and special events

The ideal candidate has a BA, as well as some relevant internship or working experience. Experience in media is beneficial, but not required. Candidates should also be self-starters with impeccable attention to detail and possess a proactive and independent approach to work. The ideal candidate is savvy with social media, InDesign, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Candidate experience should demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment with high-level organizational skills.

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 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley Books, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Fodor's, Gotham, 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 www.penguinrandomhouse.com.

Thank you for your interest in Penguin Random House. Penguin Random House is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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