Marketing Assistant, Random House, Dial Press, and Hogarth Books

Job Description

Marketing Assistant, Random House, Dial Press, and Hogarth Books (Hybrid)

Marketing at Random House Publishing Group seeks a creative and enthusiastic Marketing Assistant to join the team on the Random House, Dial, and Hogarth list. Reporting to two VPs/Directors of Marketing. The Marketing Assistant will work closely with the team to deliver innovative campaigns, with the opportunity to interact with all departments. They will also play a key role in imprint social media strategy, content creation, growth, and execution.

The Random House imprint was founded in 1927 with a mission that was simple, humble, and beautifully open-ended: to publish ''a few books, on the side,  at random .'' Random House would go on to publish more than a few books on the side-becoming a cherished home to Maya Angelou, Truman Capote, Eudora Welty, William Faulkner, Edmund Morris, and many, many others-publishing authors who would win the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, and the National Book Award. Today, Random House remains as dedicated as ever to a diverse and far-ranging list of fiction and nonfiction, one that is bound only by our commitment to the highest quality and the size of our authors' imaginations.

The Dial Press, an imprint of Random House, publishes books driven by the heart: emotionally affecting works of memoir, narrative nonfiction, and fiction that tell stories of self-revelation, help us connect with others, and offer fresh, intimate, and inspiring perspectives. We are also committed to amplifying the voices of women and LGBTQ+ and nonbinary storytellers and creating community through our publishing programs. Dial is the proud publisher of many New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors, including Glennon Doyle, Ann Napolitano, Kate Stayman-London, Allegra Goodman, Holly Whitaker, Melissa Urban, Elise Loehnen, Tara Stringfellow, Geena Rocero, Lamya H, and others.

Hogarth Books, an imprint of Random House, is named in honor of The Hogarth Press, founded in 1917 by Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Today's Hogarth publishes fiction and non-fiction by exceptional writers who are deeply engaged with the world, with an emphasis on new and international perspectives. Our authors have won and been finalists for most major literary prizes, including the Booker Prize, the Booker International Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award.

The Marketing Assistant should be highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and enjoy reading broadly and often. In addition, you'll work with colleagues in other departments within the division, especially our Publishing Office, Publicity, Marketing Operations, and Editorial groups. The Assistant will be a detail-oriented self-starter, a strong written and verbal communicator, and an organized multitasker who is comfortable asking for help when needed and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team. If you can manage the details of urgent tasks immediately but also remember to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed, you'll assume greater marketing responsibilities over time.

This hybrid position has in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, mailings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. 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 April 18, 2024, 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 FAQs page.

The Role:
• Assists the marketing teams with a range of tasks that support campaigns for upcoming publications across a roster of titles
• Plays a key role in social media management, including managing a social calendar, creating assets, executing on platforms, and managing user comms
• Assist with developing and executing marketing campaigns for select frontlist and backlist titles, including advertising, social media and influencer strategy, and partnerships
• Collaborate with Creative Services, Publishing, Publicity, Editorial, Academic Marketing, Library Marketing, Audio Marketing, and Strategic Insights to ensure cohesive marketing plans and messaging
• Perform administrative tasks and provide additional support to the VPs/Directors and other members of the Random House marketing team as necessary

The Essentials:
• Curious reader who is both knowledgeable and passionate about books.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility; able to conceptualize and execute social campaigns that are impactful in both messaging and visuals.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage a busy inbox with timely follow-up skills.
• Superb communication skills and willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Curious, learner mindset.
• Strategic and creative thinker, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Working knowledge of established and emerging social media platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok.
• Proficient with MS Office suite; Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator and photography skills a plus.

The salary for this position is $48,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit awards or bonuses, subject to Company results.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3z8xn-18-117-189-7-42 in your application.