Bertelsmann, Inc. is hiring: Publicist, Del Rey Books (Hybrid) in New York

The Random House publicity department is currently seeking a Publicist to join the Del Rey Books team. This position will report to the Del Rey Publicity Manager, under the direction of the VP Senior Director of Publicity & Marketing at Random House Worlds. This role is the ideal position for a voracious reader of genre fiction who has an understanding of the pop culture space. Additional opportunities to work on titles across sister imprints Random House Worlds and Inklore, publishing licensed pop culture fiction and pop comics respectively, are possible.

Part of the Random House Worlds portfolio of genre and pop culture-focused imprints at the Random House Publishing Group, Del Rey Books was founded in 1977 and is the world's foremost publisher of fantasy, science fiction, fantasy-romance, and horror.

Some Del Rey authors include: Katherine Arden, Robert Jackson Bennett, Moniquill Blackgoose, Terry Brooks, Pierce Brown, Cassandra Clare, Saara El-Arifi, Heather Fawcett, Danielle L. Jensen, Elise Kova, Micaiah Johnson, China Miville, Josh Malerman, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Naomi Novik, Ava Reid, L.K. Steven, SenLinYu, and M. L. Wang.

Please apply by January 17, 2025 and include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes publicity campaigns for multiple authors, creators, and brands.

• Provides high-touch author care and attentive communication with authors, agents, and internal publishing team.

• Develops, researches, and maintains strong relationships with national, online, podcast, and local media contacts.

• Writes creative and impactful press materials and pitches.

• Attends pop-culture conventions.

• Strategizes and executes impactful book tours for major authors.

• Preps authors for media interviews and events.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in book publicity

• Strong verbal and written communication and pitching skills

• Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts, notably in science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, and pop culture spaces

• Must be able to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously

• Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues

• Experience and comfort presenting in front of large groups including internal meetings

• A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker and team player

• An avid reader of genre fiction who enjoys participating in fandom and the pop culture zeitgeist

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; fluency in key publicity tools including Muck Rack
• Able to travel to conventions and other events as needed

The salary for this position is $66,500.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, 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.

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: 276697

Date: Jan 10, 2025

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