Publicist - Children's Books Campaigns & Media

Penguin Random House; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House DK US in New York is seeking an Associate Publicist or Publicist focused on Children’s titles to join the DK U.S. team. You will manage publicity campaigns for picture books through YA and licensing programs, building media relationships and coordinating events.

The role requires a track record in children’s book PR, an existing nationwide media network, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Hybrid in-office work is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts, notably in the Children’s space.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues.
• Experience and comfort presenting in front of groups including internal meetings.
• A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker, and team player.
• Proficiency with Muck Rack, Google Suite, and Podchaser a plus.

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.
• Coordinates author events and appearances with bookstores, schools and libraries, festivals, and conventions including author travel.
• Writes creative and impactful press materials and pitches.
• Collaborates on campaigns with DK US and DK UK Children’s and Library Marketing, Publicity, Sales and Editorial colleagues.
• Attends Children’s, Library, and Licensing conventions.
• Preps authors for media interviews and events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Media relationships

Multitasking

Prioritization

Public speaking

Self-starter

Google Suite

Muck Rack

Podchaser

Tools

Muck Rack

Google Suite

Podchaser

Job description

Penguin Random House DK US in New York is seeking an Associate Publicist or Publicist focused on Children’s titles to join the DK U.S. team. You will manage publicity campaigns for picture books through YA and licensing programs, building media relationships and coordinating events.

The role requires a track record in children’s book PR, an existing nationwide media network, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Hybrid in-office work is offered.