Speakers Bureau Assistant - Ppg

Job Description

Speakers Bureau Assistant – Penguin Publishing Group

We are currently seeking an Assistant to join the Penguin Publishing Group division of the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau. The Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau represents world-class authors, leaders, and thinkers for paid speaking engagements at universities, libraries, corporations, conferences, and literary series around the world, both virtually and in person.

This position provides an opportunity to work with some of our most popular authors published by Penguin imprints, including: Priya Parker, Delia Owens, Celeste Ng, Kiley Reid, and Ocean Vuong. The Assistant will provide general support to the Speakers Bureau team within the Penguin Publishing Group division (reporting to the Senior Agent Director) and will:
• Manage and execute speaking engagement logistics including: booking travel (coordinating with event sponsor, speaker, and in-house travel agencies) and creating/updating detailed speaker itineraries for both virtual and in-person events.
• Maintain and update CRM database including contact management, event details, and finances in coordination with the Speakers Bureau finance team.
• Respond to general speaker inquiries from potential event sponsors by email and phone.
• Aid the Speakers Bureau marketing team with the creation of content for the Speakers Bureau website and social media channels, including drafting and updating speaker profiles and monitoring speaker news alerts.
• Execute departmental mailings, research, and pitches to promote speakers to potential clients and assist with additional assignments, projects, and responsibilities, as needed.

Requirements:
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, with outstanding organizational skills, and a diplomatic approach to negotiations.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and a self-starter with excellent research and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel, as well as video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom, Webex, and Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Prior experience in book publishing a plus.

Salary for this position is $45,000. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.

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 250 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/ .

Date:

Jun 24, 2021

Location:

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3vqzx-3-14-253-152-42 in your application.