Marketing Assistant, Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press (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. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Job Description

The Crown Publishing Group is seeking a Marketing Assistant to join the Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press imprints. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of our award-winning and visually stunning list, encompassing food and lifestyle books, graphic novels, prescriptive and illustrated nonfiction, and books for young readers. Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press are home to some of the bestselling authors in the marketplace, including Martha Stewart, Dolly Parton, Meredith Hayden, Ina Garten, Amber Lewis, Toni Tipton-Martin, Rebecca Yarros, Matika Wilbur, Ibram X. Kendi, MrBallen, and many more. 

This position reports to the Director of Brand Marketing while working closely with core marketing team members to drive title promotions and develop and hone your skills. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a genuine passion for illustrated books, and a strong drive to learn and advance within our fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role also provides valuable opportunities to partner closely with Publicity, Editorial, Sales, and Design teams. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the marketing team with day-to-day administrative needs supporting various book campaigns, including drafting social media calendars, sell sheets, and ambassador letters. 
• Perform essential marketing functions, including researching influencers and organizations unique to each book, and managing outreach and mailings to get books into the hands of tastemakers. 
• Organize Goodreads giveaways and reader-focused promotions. 
• Coordinate title-specific campaigns, including digital outreach, author platform building, consumer research projects, and audience development. 
• Collaborate with authors and outside author teams from kickoff calls through post-publication to develop marketing strategies for a small amount of titles per season  
• Partner with the Design team to provide creative direction for a range of digital marketing assets. 
• Represent Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed at annual conventions and gift shows. 

Qualifications

• A strong interest in and enthusiasm for the book publishing industry, ideally within the lifestyle space (food and beverage, house and home, design books) 
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, and rigorous follow-up capabilities. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• An eye for visuals and the ability to articulate desired design concepts clearly. 
• A collaborative team player skilled at building internal and external relationships. 
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, problem-solve creatively, and meet deadlines. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
• Proficiency in using social media platforms as marketing tools. 
• Experience with multicultural marketing is a plus. 
• Basic design skills and familiarity with Canva or Photoshop are a plus. 

Additional Information

The PRH office is located in New York, NY. This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities approximately 3 days per 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, & PA) or are willing to relocate prior to starting.

The salary for this position is $55,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.       

Applications for this role will be accepted through October 26th or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and 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 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:

Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG.

The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here.

You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address. 

Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

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