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Administrative Assistant – Putnam / Perigee / Avery (New York, New York)

Assistant Director, School & Library Marketing (New York, New York)

Assistant Publicity Director – Blue Rider Press/Plume (New York, New York)

Associate Director, Proprietary Sales (New York, New York)

Associate Production Editor – Crown (New York, New York)

(Associate) Project Manager — Proprietary Sales (New York, New York)

Content Licensing Account Manager (New York, New York)

Contracts Assistant (New York, New York)

Digital Marketing Assistant (New York, New York)

Digital Product Development Assistant Manager (New York, New York)

Editor/Senior Editor (New York, New York)

Editorial Assistant-Portfolio/Sentinel/Current, (New York, New York)

International Marketing Associate (New York, New York)

Junior Designer/Designer – Penguin Press (New York, New York)

Marketing and Publicity Manager – Ten Speed Press (New York, New York)

Marketing Assistant – Berkley/NAL (New York, New York)

National Accounts Manager, Publishing Services (New York, New York)

National Account Sales Manager – DK (New York, New York)

Publicity Assistant – Portfolio/Sentinel/Current (New York, New York)

Sales Assistant – Children’s Business Development (New York, New York)

Sales Assistant – Children’s Mass Merch (New York, New York)

Sales Assistant-International Sales (New York, New York)

Sales Manager (Tokyo)

Sales Manager – Random House Children’s Books (Southeast)

Senior Copy Editor – Random House Children’s Books (New York, New York)

Senior Designer – Grosset & Dunlap (New York, New York)

Senior Editor – Crown/Hogarth (New York, NY)

Senior Financial Analyst (New York, New York)

Studio Assistant – Crown(New York, NY)

Web Developer – Online Marketing, (New York, New York)



Administrative Assistant – Putnam / Perigee / Avery, New York, NY

We are looking for an Assistant to support the art department that works on titles for the Putnam, Perigee and Avery imprints, both hardcovers and an expanding paperback list. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in learning about the inner-workings of a fast-paced art department in a large publishing house!

The Administrative Assistant:

Provides administrative support to the department supervisor (i.e. answer phones, files, distributes mail, archives digital files, creates EAN codes). Provides overall department support (i.e. updates and manages schedules, negotiates rights with stock photo houses for all department stock art, maintains seasonal budgets, codes and processes corresponding invoices, issues purchase orders to freelancers). Answers a high volume of departmental inquiries and provides rights information, digital files, or print outs when necessary. Acts as the point person within the department for digital archiving and communicates with the Font Administrators. Orders art supplies for the department. Packages and ships artwork. Liaises with freelance artists.

Requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience required

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments

Strong attention to detail

Interest in working in a creative environment

Excellent communication skills, both phone and writing

Proactive and takes initiative

Computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook

Working knowledge of Mac programs: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat

Salary for this position is $35,250. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Assistant Director, School & Library Marketing, New York, NY

The Penguin Young Readers Group is looking for a talented assistant director to join their School and Library Marketing team. The Assistant Director, School & Library Marketing will oversee the conference and award strategy for all imprints within the Penguin Young Readers Group, including conference planning, author appearance and programming management, and national award submission and recognition.

Specifically, the Assistant Director:

Plans all library conferences including author programs, entertainment, and the strategic promotion of titles at the shows. Builds and manages relationships with influential public librarians, school librarians, educators, and award committee members. Directs and approves conference advertising plans and promotional projects executed by the Coordinator. Sets and oversees a national award strategy. Keeps abreast of trends in library services and keeps staff up to date on nationwide changes. Partners with organizations to pave new marketing paths and promote large scale Penguin projects. Develops and executes creative marketing plans for key titles. Plans and manages the conference budget.

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 5 years prior experience in academic and library marketing

Prior experience planning and managing industry conferences

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Strong organizational skills with superb attention to detail

Ability to travel by plane, train, and/or car to 5-6 conferences per year

Creative with the ability to think proactively

Preferred qualifications include:

Experience creating and managing budgets

Interest in children’s books

Prior event planning experience

Prior supervisory experience

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@us.penguingroup.com. Indicate “Assistant Director, School & Library Marketing” in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies please.

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Assistant Publicity Director – Blue Rider Press/Plume, New York, NY

Our Blue Rider Press/Plume imprints are seeking an Assistant Director of Publicity. Blue Rider Press/Plume are home to a wide-range of titles including suspense fiction, popular biography, literary novels, humor, music, and contemporary affairs and politics. The Assistant Publicity Director will conceive of and execute individual title publicity plans, manager junior staff, and represent the imprint to outside stakeholders (media, venues, bookstores, etc.).

In addition, the Assistant Publicity Director:

Plans and executes publicity campaigns that will maximize exposure for authors and their books Pitches to national and regional TV, print, radio, and online media and builds strong media relationships Liaises with authors, media, book sellers and speaking venue programmers Executes author tours, including overseeing travel arrangements, bookstore events, and pitching local media Creates pitch letters, press releases, and other press material Works closely with digital marketing team to hew publicity efforts with marketing Oversees junior staff

Requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum 5 years experience in trade book publicity

Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong public presentation skills

Critical and creative thinker

Ability to communicate with web designers and online marketers

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com. Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Associate Director, Proprietary Sales, New York, NY

The Penguin Random House Special Markets team is currently seeking an Associate Director to manage the creation and selling of Penguin proprietary products, with a particular focus on titles within Penguin Young Readers Group. Working with a variety of internal departments and customers, including trade, special markets, and international sales channels, this position will closely partner with the Penguin Special Markets Production team on the development and manufacturing of custom products.

Additionally, the Associate Director will:

Work proprietary accounts to develop ideas and oversee product development through all stages. Support Special Markets sales reps with proprietary sell-in. Obtain permissions from and negotiate contracts with contracts, legal, and editorial departments. Coordinate with global counterparts in the development of international custom products. Oversee the day-to-day management of a project manager.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 6 years of publishing sales experience, with a strong understanding of all publishing functions and processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations

Strong analytical and negotiating skills

Extensive knowledge of traditional and non-traditional book channels

Working knowledge of book production and design practices

Prior supervisory experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Ability to travel domestically up to five times per year

Previous proprietary experience is preferred

Knowledge of children’s publishing and licensing is preferred

Knowledge of InDesign is a plus

Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Associate Production Editor – Crown, New York, NY

The Crown Publishing Group seeks an Associate Production Editor to join its team. This individual will be primarily working on hardcover-to-paperback conversions, as well as handling original titles from manuscript to bound book.

Specific responsibilities will include copyediting, proofreading, and type coding with Word styles; creating and maintaining book schedules; hiring freelance copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers and reviewing their work; performing quality assurance on ebooks; and working closely with the editorial, design, and production groups. Additionally this individual will share in departmental responsibilities: backing up colleagues; reviewing marketing materials; and contributing to special projects as needed. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of two years production editorial experience.

The ideal candidate is a team player who is flexible, has strong analytical and organizational skills, and is able to set and meet deadlines. A facility with Microsoft Word and electronic copyediting is a plus.

Please apply using our online application process. http://careers.randomhouse.com/

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(Associate) Project Manager — Proprietary Sales, New York, NY

We have an exciting and unique opportunity available as an (Associate) Project Manager working within our Proprietary Sales division. This position will be responsible for leading the tracking, production, and design of 25-30 custom-print book projects per year across all Penguin imprints.

The (Associate) Project Manager plays a hands-on role in all sales, editorial, production, manufacturing, and design activities involved in the custom-book publishing process and will have the opportunity to interact with all internal departments.

Specific responsibilities include:

Leading the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of new projects, revisions, and reprints, from the initial deal through bound book stage and product release. Coordinating sales logistics from pitch to sale, including the creation of presentations and processing orders and assist the department head in day-to-day duties. Working with a variety of internal departments (i.e. Legal, Contracts, Rights) and Publishers throughout the production process. Hiring and directing freelancers to ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and handled thoroughly and accurately. Coordinating the flow of information in-house to ensure that Publishing, Sales, Production, and Billing departments are provided with timely information. Developing efficient workflow processes and procedures within the editorial, design, production, and manufacturing departments. Managing systems to track project progress and proactively identify problems and issues that need to be resolved.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of prior publishing experience; minimum of 3 years to be considered at Manager level

Prior project management experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with others

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Highly proactive with strong problem solving skills

Proven ability to drive results and accountability in a cross functional and fast paced environment

Experience with SAP and Adobe InDesign is a plus

Prior managing editorial and/or design experience is a plus

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com. Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Content Licensing Account Manager, New York, NY

Fodor’s Travel, a division of Penguin Random House, seeks a Content Licensing Manager to join their team. The position will focus on licensing Fodor’s Travel destination content, point-of-interest reviews, cruise ship reviews and other itinerary and travel-related content to both domestic and international clients.

Specifically, the Content Licensing Account Manager:

Creates target lists of potential clients based on industry/vertical trends/demands Sources potential transactions for the Fodor’s within the digital content vertical Prepares quotes and proposals for new, expansion and renewal business Presents and reviews available repository of content and global coverage with potential clients Reviews and ensures the accuracy of lease/license documents prior to delivery to potential customers or prospects Reports activities, revenue, and opportunities to the company on a regular basis Collaborates and strategizes with editorial to meet client requests and align content expansion with core edit strategy Collaborates closely with technology to ensure optimal, up-to-date API features for partner content feeds Monitors accounts payable activities to ensure compliance with terms Collaborates with finance in the reconciliation of accounts payable line-items

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

4 year college degree

3 years of experience with account management; publishing or media experience strongly preferred

Experience with content licensing and merchandising strategies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and manages time well

Highly motivated/eager to learn and succeed self-starter

Thrives in a collaborative environment

Responds well to strategic direction

Preferred familiarity with content delivery formats – RSS, XML, API

Applicants can apply by submitting their resumes and cover letters, along with their salary requirements, to jobs@us.penguingroup.com, indicating “Content Licensing Manager – Fodor’s” in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies please.

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Contracts Assistant, New York, NY

We are currently seeking a Contracts Assistant to support the Putnam Adult Contracts Department.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing contract summary data entry by interpreting legal documents, mostly in the form of author contracts. Performing contract research and summarizing findings. Drafting audio recording reader agreements and manuscript due date extensions. Processing reversion of rights requests from authors. Providing administrative support (copying, scanning, routing, filing, maintaining databases and data-driven spreadsheets, etc.). Interpreting contractual provisions to provide information for other departments.

Please apply to join us if you meet the following requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience.

Interest in contracts and/or the publishing industry.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to learn how to interpret and create legal and contract language.

Excellent attention to detail.

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work effectively with peers, management, and outside vendors.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and basic Excel.

Please apply using our online application process. http://careers.randomhouse.com

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Digital Marketing Assistant , New York, NY

The Random House marketing department is seeking a Digital Marketing Assistant to join the team and work on our digital-exclusive imprints: Loveswept, Alibi, Hydra, & Flirt. While performing a variety of tasks, this position offers the opportunity to learn about the entire process of marketing to the e-original market including assisting with blog tours, social media, advertising, and website management.

The Digital Marketing Assistant:

Assists with creating marketing and social media plans for titles on our digital-exclusive imprints list Coordinates blog tours for our digital-exclusive titles Helps manage our digital imprint websites and social media accounts Liaises with editorial, managing editorial, and production to create digital galleys Works closely with ad/promo to design promotional material for authors Provides administrative support including scheduling weekly and monthly meetings Participates in the planning of annual conferences and conventions Works on special projects as needed

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

4 year college degree

Prior office experience; experience within book publishing/marketing is a plus

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organization skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at once

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment

Proven ability to work effectively in a team

Proactive with strong follow-up skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, and WordPress a plus

Please apply using our online application process. http://careers.randomhouse.com

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Digital Product Development Assistant Manager , New York, NY

standard eBooks, and unique digital initiatives for all of Penguin’s adult imprints. This position works closely with digital production, editorial, managing editorial, digital sales, and other in-house teams to create amazing digital products!

The Assistant Manager:

Creates schedules, processes, and best practices across departments to ensure that all digital products are completed successfully and efficiently. Oversees assigned digital products from inception through post-publication maintenance, including: consulting with digital production and editorial and managing the creation and conversion of content for enhanced eBooks, with a focus on video and audio. Attends launch meetings, tracks upcoming publications, and works closely with editorial to identify upcoming digital products. Stays current on developments in digital products and communicates regularly with digital production and digital sales to remain abreast of changing standards and new digital formats. Works closely with the Digital Products Assistant to manage social media accounts and develop best practices.

Requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 2 years prior experience working in book publishing, ideally in an editorial, managing editorial, and/or digital role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with regard to explaining digital concepts across wide levels of technical proficiency

Strong time management and organizational skills, with a focus on building and maintaining product schedules

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word & Excel

Advanced knowledge of eBook & app technology, platforms, and distribution systems including all major online eBook retailers, ePub and KF8 formats, iOS and Android app stores, etc. a plus

Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Final Cut Pro a plus

Project management training and experience a plus

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com. Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Editor/Senior Editor, New York, NY

Crown Publishing Group is seeking an experienced Editor or Senior Editor to solicit, acquire, evaluate and develop a fiction list of around 8-10 titles a year. Categories include upmarket women’s fiction, book club fiction, and historical fiction.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

Negotiating the purchase of manuscripts with authors Consulting with authors on market, content, style and format and preparing Writing cover copy for books, catalogs and title information sheets Establish and coordinate the editorial, production and publication schedules and track through all stages until completion

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

Minimum of 5-7 years prior book editorial experience, preferably in fiction with a demonstrated success in acquiring

Knowledge of competition and the publishing market as well as established agent contacts

Strong line and conceptual editing skills

Strong negotiation skills

Please apply using our online application process. http://careers.randomhouse.com

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Editorial Assistant-Portfolio/Sentinel/Current, New York, NY

Our Portfolio/Sentinel/Current editorial department is currently seeking an Editorial Assistant. At Portfolio and Current, we publish big ideas for ambitious people, usually in the following categories: leadership, psychology, business, economics, marketing, history, science, technology, autobiography, and investigative journalism. Sentinel is a boutique imprint that publishes platform-driven books for a politically conservative audience.

This person will support two editors as well as oversee the entire production process from finished manuscript to bound book on about 20-25 new hardcovers per year. This is a great opportunity to learn about the book publishing process within a dynamic, tight-knit, and supportive team.

The Editorial Assistant:

Provides administrative support (answers phones, takes messages, photocopies, files, helps with scheduling, keeps track of project due dates, and fields questions from authors and agents) Assists with various day-to-day tasks such as logging in agented submissions, drafting contract and check requests, providing sales figures to authors, and generating sales reports Evaluates proposals and manuscripts and writes readers reports Provides editorial back-up on projects by offering editorial feedback, liaising with authors, and writing flap copy, title information sheets, and catalog copy Copyedits and proofreads as needed

Please apply to join us if you meet the following requirements:

4-year college degree or equivalent work experience

Prior office experience

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to think creatively and critically

Strong project management skills and ability to work independently

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Salary for this position is $35,250. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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International Marketing Associate, New York, NY

Join the Penguin Random House International Sales & Marketing team! We have an exciting opportunity available as an International Marketing Associate, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Marketing & British Commonwealth Sales. Working specifically with titles under the various Penguin imprints, this position will serve as a liaison between the New York City corporate offices and our international sales team located across ten countries.

The International Marketing Associate will also act as the primary contact person on day-to-day international sales and marketing initiatives for the Penguin Young Readers Group and will attend and report back on the regular publishers’ sales and marketing meetings for that division.

Additional responsibilities include:

Creating and updating monthly digital catalogs, sell sheets, and order forms. Preparing weekly digital newsletters and updates. Assisting with the creation of, including copywriting, digital and print seasonal international catalogs. Coordinating advertising with ad promo teams and customers. Providing support with the coordination of author events. Trafficking international publicity requests with internal publicity teams. Participating in the preparation for major international book fairs. Tracking account marketing and promotion expenses.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

Four year college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 2 years of publishing experience

Interest in international publishing and/or sales

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation and copywriting skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and WordPress

Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or FileMaker is preferred

Prior international sales experience is a plus

Knowledge of international rights is a plus

Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Junior Designer/Designer – Penguin Press, New York, NY

Penguin Press is looking for a Junior Designer/Designer to join their design team. While working with editors, publishers, and art directors, this position will be responsible for overseeing and designing 25-30 book jackets and paperback covers per year from concept stage to finished, printed product.

Additionally, this person will commission and direct illustrators and photographers and select art research. On an as needed basis, the Junior Designer/Designer will attend photo shoots for book covers.

Penguin Press is dedicated to publishing literary nonfiction and select fiction and has a distinguished roster of authors including, among others, Thomas Pynchon, Michael Pollan, Niall Ferguson, Zadie Smith, Henry Kissinger, and Alan Greenspan.

Please apply to join us if you meet the following requirements:

4 year college degree in design/graphic arts or equivalent work experience

A minimum of 6 months prior design experience for Junior Designer level; Minimum of 2 years prior book cover design experience for the Designer level

Broad knowledge of typography, printing, prepress file/art management and production

Highly creative

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to juggle multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirement and a link to your portfolio to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Marketing and Publicity Manager – Ten Speed Press, New York, NY

Ten Speed’s Marketing and Publicity Manager will work with an established, well-organized department to publicize, market, and promote Ten Speed’s critically acclaimed, award-winning food, drink, and lifestyle list to members of the media as well as conduct direct-to-consumer campaigns.

Position Summary

Works closely with the senior publicity and marketing staff with press publicity and promotions for upcoming books, focusing on food + drink titles, and contributes to department daily operations;

Act as primary marketer and publicist on robust title list;

Organizes book tours;

Represent TSP at local author events and to Bay Area food, lifestyle, art, and design media and community.

Responsibilities and Duties

Performs most or all of the following:

Writes press materials, press kits, review mailings, pitch letters and other promotional materials on a daily basis

Promotes books/authors to media (radio, TV, magazines, online sources, etc)

Researches and seeks out new media outlets and pursues on-line publicity and marketing opportunities; makes initial calls and follows up on leads.

Organizes tours, events, appearances and travel arrangements for authors to publicize books and to generate sales

Oversees preparation and coordination of traffic-driving, audience-development efforts including search engine marketing, search engine optimization, Facebook presence and campaigns, online newsletters, and twitter outreach

Attends title-specific meetings regarding publicity and marketing strategy & campaigns, and to offer suggestions and opinions

Act as point person for publicity and marketing of PUNCH, Ten Speed’s independent online spirits magazine

Substantial amount of reading both of books/travel magazines/newspaper food and travel sections, media and publicity, and pop culture to be promoted; must be aware of competition

Compiles media news clips and press coverage of books for distribution to division departments; distributes relevant articles

Sends out review copy requests to media with press materials

Acts as liaison with authors/editors in handling questions about review copies and progress of tour; also handles any problems that may arise on tour

Submits key titles for awards

Updates database of media contacts on a bi-weekly basis as well as updates/handles mass mailing lists

Special projects as assigned

Essential Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills, plus strong attention to detail, with an ability to follow-up on items to ensure timelines are met.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of cookbook marketplace and competition

Initiative/Assertiveness/Persuasiveness

Work Autonomy

Makes decisions regarding the right media for each book although supervisors should be consulted regularly

Handles basic questions and issues on their own

Ensures that appropriate travel arrangements are made

Internal & External Contacts

External: Authors, agents, media contacts (e.g. radio, TV, magazines, online sources)

Internal: Editorial, Marketing, Sales

Experience and Education

College Degree

3-5 years experience in Publicity and Marketing, specifically in Food space

Please apply using our online application process. http://careers.randomhouse.com/

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Marketing Assistant – Berkley/NAL, New York, NY

We have an exciting Marketing Assistant opportunity available! The Marketing Assistant will provide administrative support, and aid in the creation of marketing materials and advertising campaigns for the Berkley and New American Library imprints. This is a great opportunity to learn about marketing and the publishing process!

The Marketing Assistant:

Provides extensive administrative support to Director and Associate Director of group, including maintaining production grids and schedules, coordinating meetings and expense filing, note-taking, circulation of materials for approval, content gathering, and sending out mailings. Assists in the creation of advertising campaigns including writing, organizing media files, proofreading, and routing material. Helps to create promotional pieces and other sales and marketing materials as needed. Communicates extensively with other internal departments.

Please apply to join us if you meet the following requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent experience

Prior office experience

Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and juggle tasks, from multiple points of contact

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel

Knowledge and experience working in various social media platforms

Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop

Salary for this position is $35,250. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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National Accounts Manager, Publishing Services, New York, NY

Penguin Random House is currently seeking a National Accounts Manager responsible for selling and positioning titles across adult clients (including DC Comics, National Geographic, and Rizzoli) to BJ’s, Costco and Sam’s Club as well as their distribution partners.

In this highly visible role, the National Accounts Manager will interact with employees across all levels of the company and will serve as a champion for client titles across the wider sales organization.

Specific responsibilities include:

Maximizing sales growth within account base. Building and strengthening relationships with key clients and customer contacts. Participating in the development of customer marketing, advertising, promotional, and publicity programs. Maintaining regular communication regarding account information to clients and sales managers. Actively participating in all publisher meetings, specifically with regard to product development and customer needs. Performing regular sales analysis. Coordinating with clients and customers to identify priority titles and develop proprietary/custom products.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

Four year college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 3 years of publishing sales experience; selling experience is strongly preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities at a time

Excellent product knowledge and understanding of all publishing functions

Ability to learn new programs and systems

Creative with the ability to think innovatively

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel (including indexing and pivot tables) and PowerPoint

Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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National Account Sales Manager – DK, New York, NY

The DK National Account sales manager will sell DK Adult and Children’s titles, Eyewitness Travel Guides, Brady Games, Rough Guides and Alpha titles to key accounts in the US.

Responsibilities

Sell frontlist, backlist and seasonal promotions to account base Plans and coordinates in-store DK promotions on a monthly basis Provides quarterly marketing plans for national accounts to DK managements Provides weekly account feedback to DK’s marketing, publicity, operations, editorial and sales management groups. Manages coop pool for key accounts Prepares and presents annual and quarterly account business reviews to account senior management Attends and participates in seasonal launch and pre-sales conference meetings

Requirements

Strong analyticalskills

Proven ability to successfully manage both external and internal relationships

Proven ability to efficiently manage time, priorities and resources

Ability to travel up to 25% of the year via plane, train, and/or car

Ability to acquire skill sets for SAP, and other internal software programs

Brand and series promotion experiences are a plus.

Please apply using our online application process. http://careers.randomhouse.com

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Publicity Assistant – Portfolio/Sentinel/Current, New York, NY

Portfolio/Sentinel/Current is currently seeking a Publicity Assistant to support two publicists within the publicity and marketing department of a ten-person team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high profile publicity and marketing campaigns and with bestselling authors!

At Portfolio and Current, we publish big ideas for ambitious people, usually in the following categories: leadership, psychology, business, economics, marketing, history, science, technology, autobiography, and investigative journalism. Sentinel is a boutique imprint that publishes platform-driven books for a politically conservative audience.

Specific responsibilities include:

Providing administrative support (updating databases, drafting notes and emails, answering phones, scheduling meetings, booking author travel, etc.) Assisting with writing press releases, preparing and mailing press kits, and coordinating author events and book signings. Assisting with media research and pulling lists of contacts for mailings. Contributing ideas for publicity campaigns as well as consumer-facing marketing activities.

Please apply to join this collaborative department if you meet the following requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Prior office experience; marketing or publicity internships a plus

Strong interest in book publishing, especially non-fiction

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environment

Strong organizational and follow-up skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)

Salary for this position is $35,250. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Sales Assistant – Children’s Business Development, New York, NY

We have an exciting opportunity available as a Sales Assistant on the Random House Children’s sales team! This position works to support both the VP & Director of Sales Business Development as well as the Senior VP & Director of Young Readers Sales for all of Penguin Random House.

This is a perfect for position from someone interested in learning about the inner working of a sales division at a large publisher!

Specific responsibilities include:

Providing general administrative support (i.e. taking notes at meetings, ordering department supplies, assembling sales packets, etc.). Serves as point person for business development department internally and externally. Distributing sales packets for lead title, cover, and focus meetings. Performing daily sales tracking. Supporting Title Manager with release of hot titles. Entering comps and goals into estimating system on a seasonal basis.

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Prior office/administrative experience

Excellent organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to successfully handle multiple projects at a time

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on numbers and financials

Previous publishing experience is a plus

Salary for this position is $35,250. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Sales Assistant – Children’s Mass Merch, New York, NY

The Sales Department at Random House Children’s Books is looking for an assistant to support the Mass Merchandise team. Reporting directly to the Vice President & Director, this position allows for the opportunity to learn all about the children’s book sales process in a fast-paced environment!

Specifically, the Sales Assistant:

Creates and maintains item set-up forms and title spreadsheets. Maintains weekly sales tracking grids. Creates and maintains historical market share reports for major mass retailers including Target and Walmart. Attends and takes notes at meetings and distributes notes accordingly. Assists with the preparation for sell-in appointments including running reports, gathering and preparing materials, and updating item set-up files. Runs weekly and monthly reports including point of sale, sell-in recaps, canceled orders, market share updates, and holiday promotions. Prepares PowerPoint presentations for account previews.

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Prior office/administrative experience

Excellent organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to successfully handle multiple projects at a time

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on numbers and financials

Previous publishing experience is a plus

Salary for this position is $35,250. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Sales Assistant – International Sales, New York, NY

Our International Sales Department is currently seeking an assistant to support the sales managers and global sales reps with accounts in Europe and the Middle East. Based in our 375 Hudson Street, New York City office, this position will also coordinate the fulfillment of orders, explore new sales opportunities, and assist with creating targeted presentations for sales trips.

Specifically, the Sales Assistant:

Provides accounts and reps with title information, pricing, and assists with placing orders in a timely manner Responds to inquiries from new and existing accounts, sales reps, freight forwarders, order processing, customer service, and credit departments Obtains and analyzes title information and sales data from company systems Prepares sales materials for meetings, presentations, and book fairs Runs sales reports on an as need basis Provides general administrative support (schedules meetings, files, faxes, etc.)

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Prior office experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environment

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to push or pull boxes up to 20 lbs

Ability to speak/read a foreign language a plus

Salary for this position is $35,250. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Sales Manager, Tokyo

We are seeking a Sales Manager working to sell titles to and within a wide range of accounts in Japan. This exciting position works to sell and promote titles across all adult and children’s Random House and Penguin imprints and will interact daily customers and with various departments across the company.

This position will be based in Tokyo, Japan.

Specific responsibilities include:

Communicating daily between internal departments and customers regarding sales and marketing initiatives. Coordinating with New York City headquarters and distribution clients regarding sales and market trends. Analyzing sales statistics to determine business growth potential and strategies. Developing and maintain relationships with key customers and accounts. Managing territory performance goals and monitoring key account and title performance. Researching and identifying new customers and sales opportunities. Maintaining close communication with Penguin Random House UK counterparts.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 3 years prior international book publishing sales and/or retail local experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong analytical skills

Awareness of and ability to professionally interact with other cultures

Fluency in English

Knowledge of international publishing landscape is strongly preferred

Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Sales Manager – Random House Children’s Books Southeast

We are currently seeking a Sales Manager to sell all Random House Children’s imprints and distribution clients in the Southeast territory. In addition to selling a wide range of new titles, the Sales Manager will be responsible for managing and maximizing sales growth and marketing initiatives within the territorial boundaries for all assigned accounts. The position will be based in the Southeast.

The Sales Manager will also:

Sell frontlist titles into accounts on a seasonal basis and actively solicit reorders Update accounts on title and author specific publicity on a weekly basis and/or as needed Develop and implement territory strategies and sales plans for backlist and frontlist titles Collaborate with accounts on marketing plans and promotions Communicate with management regarding account activities (i.e. reorders, account strategy) Provide outreach through accounts including staff, book group, educator, and consumer facing presentations Travel to visit accounts as needed and to attend annual sales conferences

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

4 year college degree or equivalent work experience

At least 3-4 years prior publishing sales experience

Excellent presentation skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work and thrive under pressure

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time via plane, train, and/or car

Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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Senior Copy Editor – Random House Children’s Books New York, NY

Our Random House Children’s copyediting team is looking for a dynamic Senior Copy Editor to join their group. The Senior Copy Editor acts as production editor for a discrete list of books and hires and manages freelance copy editors as needed. This person will copy edit and proofread materials during all stages of production for style and accuracy. Materials include book text, covers and jackets, advertising and promotional materials, website copy, corporate communications, and catalog information in support of the trade book list.

Specifically, the Senior Copy Editor:

Ensures consistency of style and accuracy of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Proofreads all stages of cover copy as needed Hires and manages freelance copy editors and proofreaders as needed, reviewing their corrections and queries. Verifies accuracy of all book information. Acts as a consultant regarding editorial-related questions. Maintains “internal logic” of projects and resolves problems through discussions with managing editors, editors, design, and production.

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

4-year college degree in English/liberal arts or equivalent work experience

5+ years of experience in book copyediting/proofreading/production editing

Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills

Ability to work independently and quickly on multiple projects unflustered by frequent interruption

Ability to organize and prioritize workload to accommodate schedules and meet deadlines

Highly detail-oriented, with thorough command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong computer skills, especially editing in Microsoft Word and proofreading in Adobe Acrobat

Strong fact-checking skills

Preferred qualifications include:

Spanish language skills (or other fluency) helpful

Experience with editing marketing/sales material helpful

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@us.penguingroup.com. Indicate “Senior Copy Editor” in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies, please.

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Senior Designer – Grosset & Dunlap New York, NY

The Penguin Young Readers group is looking for a Senior Designer for the Grosset & Dunlap, Price Stern Sloan, Penguin Young Readers, Frederick Warne, and Cartoon Network Books imprints. The Senior Designer is responsible for designing and managing approximately 30 children’s books per year. This person will report into the Senior Art Director.

The five imprints have a strong trade, mass market, and school & library presence. They publish fun and smart books for children, 0-13 years of age. In addition to best-selling chapter book series, they expand in-house brands like, The Little Engine That Could, The World of Eric Carle, and Llama Llama; they continue the legacy of Beatrix Potter; they are the publishers of Mad Libs; they recently launched Grosset Vintage—a series of children’s books with mid-century origins; they lead the non-fiction market with their Who Was and Smithsonian programs; and they work with Cartoon Network and other licensors on media tie-in books.

Specifically, the Senior Designer:

Designs and manages all stages of book production—for both covers and interiors—for 30-35 children’s book titles per year. Responsibilities herein include hiring and directing illustrators, working with freelance designers, trafficking material for approval, maintaining schedules, and preparing files for output. Works collaboratively with all members of the team from concept to finish. Effectively communicates with artists and agents. Maintains and strictly adheres to production schedules. Remains current on art, design, and publishing trends. Takes a creative lead by bringing new ideas as well as expertise to the design team. Assists the Art Director as needed. Works with other in-house departments to ensure materials requests are met in a timely and effective manner.

Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

A BFA degree in the graphic arts (Illustration, Graphic Design, Communication Design)

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a design capacity, preferably with children’s books

Interest in children’s publishing

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage competing priorities while adhering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Advanced knowledge of Adobe’s Creative Suite programs, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Enthusiasm for video game, comic books, and children’s animation genres

To apply, please submit your portfolio, resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@us.penguingroup.com. Indicate “Senior Designer – Grosset & Dunlap” in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies please.

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Senior Editor – Crown/Hogarth, New York, NY

Crown & Hogarth seeks an experienced Senior Editor to solicit, acquire, evaluate and develop literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and international fiction. You will be responsible for negotiating the purchase of manuscripts with agents, consulting with authors on market, content, style and format and preparing and writing cover copy for books, catalogs and title information sheets. Additionally, you will establish and coordinate the editorial, production and publication schedules and track through all stages until completion.

Candidates must have a minimum of 6-10 years book editorial experience, with a demonstrated success in acquiring. You must have knowledge of competition and the publishing market as well as established agent contacts. Strong line and conceptual editing skills are a must and strong negotiation skills are necessary.

Please apply using our online application process. www.careers.randomhouse.com

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Senior Financial Analyst New York, NY

The Penguin Young Readers division of Penguin Random House is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will work closely with the Director of Business Management in assisting with the annual profit and loss budget, quarterly re-forecasts, month and year-end reporting as well as ad hoc projects.