Associate Publicist or Publicist, DK (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House US • New York, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Penguin Random House’s DK publicity department is seeking an Associate Publicist or Publicist to join the DK U.S. team, focusing on children’s titles and also supporting DK’s licensing publishing program. The children’s list includes picture books, chapter books, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, and illustrated nonfiction. The role suits someone experienced in planning and executing PR campaigns for children’s titles, with established national broadcast, print, and online media contacts, knowledge of children’s events, and an interest in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The position reports to the Publicity Manager of DK U.S. It is hybrid, with in-office responsibilities, and candidates must be within commuting distance of the office at 1745 Broadway, including the tri-state area of New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

The Associate Publicist salary is $56,000; the Publicist salary is $66,500. Positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• For Associate Publicist: 2 years of relevant PR experience in children’s book publishing.
• For Publicist: 3–4 years of relevant PR experience in children’s book publishing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts, notably in the children’s space.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while responding to urgent issues.
• Experience and comfort presenting in front of groups, including internal meetings.
• A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker, and team player.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Muck Rack, Google Suite, and Podchaser.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute publicity campaigns for multiple authors, creators, and brands.
• Provide high-touch author care and attentive communication with authors, agents, and the internal publishing team.
• Develop, research, and maintain relationships with national, online, podcast, and local media contacts.
• Coordinate author events and appearances with bookstores, schools, libraries, festivals, and conventions, including author travel.
• Write creative and impactful press materials and pitches.
• Collaborate on campaigns with DK U.S. and DK U.K. Children’s and Library Marketing, Publicity, Sales, and Editorial colleagues.
• Attend Children’s, Library, and Licensing conventions.
• Prepare authors for media interviews and events.

Benefits

• Annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results, for currently eligible positions.
• Medical and prescription drug insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Educational Assistance.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed