Publicity Manager - Health, Wellness, And Inspirational Books (Open To Remote)

The Random House Publishing Group is seeking a Publicity Manager with a keen interest and familiarity with the health, wellness, and inspirational books space to join their Harmony and Rodale Books imprints.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on Harmony and Rodale’s bestselling books in the health and wellness space. The titles range from self-help to inspiring memoir to diet, cooking, fitness, and parenting to “big think” non-fiction. Some of our authors include: yung pueblo, Cleo Wade, Tiffany Aliche, Michael Easter, Devon Price, Dan Harris, Rocco DiSpirito, Giada deLaurentiis, Maya Feller, Terrence Real, Peter Attia, MD, Drs John and Julie Gottman, Lisa Genova, Tiffany Jenkins, Kristin Cavallari, Kat Ashmore, and Shalane Flanagan.

This position will report to the Director of Marketing, Publicity, and Brand Strategy, and will lead media campaigns, as well as partner on overall Random House divisional strategies, to bring the division’s portfolio of imprints to the largest possible readership.

The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing non-fiction PR campaigns, an established network of national broadcast, print and online media contacts, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Candidates should possess strong internal and external communication skills, be adept in time management, and the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Attending and presenting at regular sales, publishing and team meetings.
• Planning and execution of publicity campaigns across the Harmony and Rodale Books lists each season.
• Developing, researching, and maintaining strong relationships with national, online, podcast, and local media contacts.
• High-touch author care and attentive communication with authors, agents and internal publishing team.
• Prepping authors for media interviews and events.
• Writing creative and impactful press materials and pitches.
• Creating and executing dynamic author events within budgetary constraints.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker and team player
• Experience and comfort presenting in front of large groups including internal meetings
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues
• Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts, notably in the health, wellness and inspirational books spaces
• At least 4-5 years of relevant experience in book publicity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication and pitching skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously

The salary range for this position is $73,000-$75,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Please apply by August 11, 2023 at 11:59 pm EDT for consideration, and include a cover letter with your résumé.

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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

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: 262607

Date: Jul 26, 2023

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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