Publicity Assistant - Pyr

Job Description

Do you find yourself telling all your friends about the latest great book you read? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you detail-oriented? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be the perfect fit for the Penguin Young Readers Publicity team.

Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House, is seeking a Publicity Assistant to support the SVP of Publicity. We're looking for an innovative self-starter with excellent writing skills who is passionate about children's and young adult literature.

Penguin Young Readers is one of the leading children's book publishers in the United States and home to award-winning, critically-acclaimed and bestselling authors and illustrators such as Max Brallier, Eric Carle, Amanda Gorman, John Green, Oliver Jeffers, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Ruta Sepetys, Sabaa Tahir and Jacqueline Woodson.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Assisting SVP of Publicity
• Providing general administrative support, including coordinating book mailings, processing invoices, maintaining calendars, and filing expense reports, etc.
• Submitting books for award consideration
• Liaising with bookstores to organize author events (virtual and eventually in-person).
• Drafting event confirmations and tour schedules for select events and author tours
• Responding to general requests from media, authors, and booksellers.
• Drafting press materials for select titles and seasonal round-ups.
• Communicating between the Marketing, Editorial, and Production departments.
• Maintaining and updating press contact database
• Acting as department liaison with Creative Design
• Updating digital database with confirmed media and events for authors
• Performing online research to acquire publicity contacts.
• Attending virtual (and eventually in person) book events.

Requirements:
• Strong interest in publicity and publishing
• Excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environment
• Strong follow-up skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Salary for this position is $45,000. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Please apply using our online application process.

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-r11k3y-18-222-121-170-42 in your application.