Publicist, Children's Books (Hybrid)

Bertelsmann-Jobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House is seeking an Associate Publicist or Publicist with a focus on Children’s titles to join the DK U.S. team.

The role emphasizes strategizing and executing PR campaigns for children’s titles, working on picture books to graphic novels, and collaborating across DK US and DK UK teams. This hybrid, in-office role requires an established network of national media contacts, strong event planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• For Associate Publicist, 2 years of relevant PR experience in children’s book publishing.
• 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 presenting in front of groups including internal meetings.

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

PR experience in children’s publishing

Media relations

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Public speaking

Team player

Tools

Muck Rack

Google Suite

Podchaser

Job description

Penguin Random House is seeking an Associate Publicist or Publicist with a focus on Children’s titles to join the DK U.S. team.

The role emphasizes strategizing and executing PR campaigns for children’s titles, working on picture books to graphic novels, and collaborating across DK US and DK UK teams. This hybrid, in-office role requires an established network of national media contacts, strong event planning skills, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns with tight deadlines.