Publicity Assistant, Random House Childrens Books (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House • New York, NY

396d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Publicity Assistant at Random House Children's Books plays a crucial role in supporting the publicity team by providing administrative and project support. This position involves communication with various partners, including authors, illustrators, and media, while assisting with title campaigns and book-specific program launches. The role requires strong writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of trends in popular media.
• Adept at social media platforms.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage tasks in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in publishing and working in book publicity.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support, including monitoring media outlets and distributing news clips.
• Coordinating logistics for meetings, including calendar schedules and preparing meeting materials.
• Organizing detailed author tour and media schedules for campaigns.
• Tracking review coverage and coordinating review copy mailings.
• Drafting publicity materials, including galley letters, press releases, and pitches.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees