Publicist - RHCB - (Hybrid

Company Description

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.

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Job Description

Random House Children’s Books is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative Publicist to join its Publicity team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and execute dynamic publicity campaigns for celebrity, brand, and licensed publishing programs spanning picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles. You will work with some of the world’s most beloved brands and iconic properties, including Disney, National Geographic, Dr.

Seuss, Berenstain Bears, Leo Lionni, and more, while helping connect exceptional books with readers through creative media outreach, event planning, strategic partnerships, and memorable campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee publicity campaigns for assigned titles, as well as support senior members of the team on high-profile campaigns.
• Work closely with external brand partners, including Disney, National Geographic, and other licensors, to develop and execute integrated publicity campaigns.
• Develops and manages relationships with authors, illustrators, and media contacts.
• Pitches and secures media across a variety of trade and consumer outlets.
• Executes national multi-city author tours, costume character tours, books in-store events, school appearances, and festival opportunities.
• Interacts closely with internal Marketing, Sales and Editorial teams, and works hand-in-hand with authors/illustrators, booksellers, and reviewers externally to create and execute cohesive campaigns.
• Meets with top media contacts to promote our list for possible coverage seasonally.
• Supports the department at large by managing team processes and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience and/or interest in Children’s publishing is preferred.
• Ability to conceptualize creative out-of-the-box ideas for securing coverage and planning events for our authors/illustrators and brands.
• Ability to travel to support various author appearances including National Author Tours, National Book Festivals, Regional New York City events, Special Events, and Conferences
• Knowledge of and interest in the media landscape; existing relationships with book reviewers across outlets a plus
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• High sense of urgency and ability to problem-solve calmly in emergency situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel; social media savvy in the book publicity space.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities(approximately 2-3 days a week).
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, and NY).

The salary for this position is $70,500.
All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

8/10/2026

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