Job Description

The publicity department at the Random House Publishing Group seeks a creative, motivated, and experienced Publicity Director to join our dynamic team to support the Bantam, Delacorte, and Dell imprints within the Ballantine Bantam Dell publishing program. The Random House Publishing Group is proud to publish the world’s most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators, with over 20 imprints spanning a wide-ranging collection of subjects, writers, creators, and change-makers.

Reporting to the SVP, Director of Publicity and Strategic Communications for the Random House Publishing Group division, the ideal candidate will have experience strategizing and executing publicity campaigns for commercial fiction, suspense, thriller, mystery, romance, and romantasy genres. The candidate should possess a well-established network of national broadcast, print, and online media contacts; excellent follow-up and project management skills; and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role will include managing a team of approximately 3–4 reports.

Strong communication skills, people management skills, time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. The ability to think strategically about the whole of the Bantam, Delacorte, and Dell lists and brand while also focusing on individual title campaigns is crucial.

The Bantam, Delacorte, and Dell imprints offer a diverse range of bestselling fiction and nonfiction titles, including works by authors such as Diana Gabaldon, Ashley Flowers, Holly Jackson, Lee Child, Andrew Child, Danielle Steel, Liv Constantine, Andrea Bartz, Sarah Adams, Helen Bonham-Young, and Josie Silver, among many others. The Bantam Dell mission is to deliver compelling and high-quality storytelling across a variety of genres to readers everywhere.

This role requires deep collaboration within the Ballantine Bantam Dell imprint portfolio and across the entire Random House Publishing Group division. Specific responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the development, planning, and execution of publicity campaigns for titles across the Bantam, Delacorte, and Dell lists; this includes identifying potential readerships, maximizing exposure for our authors and books through earned media outreach, creating dynamic events and tours, and brainstorming ideas for engaging the sales department, outside partners, bulk sales opportunities, and social media communities
• Collaborating closely with the Publicity Director for Ballantine imprint and shared staff that works across the Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, Delacorte imprints
• Participating in and contributing publicity perspective at key internal and external meetings, including acquisition, positioning conversations, author and agent kickoff meetings, sales meetings, and more
• Collaborating with publishing and publicity team leads to develop and amplify each imprint’s profiles
• Strong interpersonal collaboration and attentive communication with authors, agents, and internal partners. Proven ability to think creatively and brainstorm collaboratively is essential
• Developing, researching, and maintaining strong relationships with national, online, and local media contacts
• Cultivating partners (events, traditional media, and beyond) who are invested in Bantam, Delacorte, and Dell's perspectives
• Able to conduct author media training and help with strategic messaging for titles across the Bantam, Delacorte, and Dell lists
• Identifying opportunities for enhancing and improving both imprint campaigns and departmental best practices—new tools, platforms, partners, outlets, trends, etc.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in book publishing public relations or a related industry
• Experience working with high-profile authors
• Exceptional communication and pitching skills
• Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts. Experience with multicultural media and marketing a plus
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting
• Experience presenting in front of large groups, including internal meetings
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues
• A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker, and team player

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 

The position of Director is a hybrid position with regular in-office responsibilities, which include but are not limited to in-person meetings, escorting authors to events and media, and ad hoc projects as they arise. 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). 

Please apply using our ATS system by June 12, 2025 , and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our hybrid and open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

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 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 values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 280207

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