SVP, Communications & Marketing, Penguin Random House Audio

Publishers Marketplace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Hybrid work model

Profit bonus eligibility

Job summary

Penguin Random House Audio is seeking a strategic, creative Senior Vice President, Communications & Marketing to lead integrated marketing, publicity and social media. You will set the vision to position our audiobooks, authors and narrators, guiding teams across marketing, publicity, social media, design and publishing support to grow audiences and revenue.

You will combine creative vision with business judgment, using data-driven insights to invest and develop high-performing teams,

Qualifications

• 15+ years in publicity, communications, brand strategy, marketing, publishing, media or entertainment with senior leadership.
• Knowledge of publishing and audiobooks sectors.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical orientation using data and consumer insights.
• Experience managing budgets and resources across a broad portfolio.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for PRH Audio marketing & publicity across communications, consumer marketing, creative, and audience-development efforts.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team spanning marketing, publicity, social media, art & design and publishing support.
• Drive integrated strategies for publishing, acquisitions, original productions, brand partnerships, and title launches across paid, earned, owned and social channels.
• Build author and narrator brands, partnering with talent, agents, publishing teams, and stakeholders.
• Partner with editorial, production, sales and divisional teams to maximize commercial impact.
• Lead investment and resource strategy using sales trends, campaign performance, consumer insights and marketplace intelligence.
• Champion innovation, identify emerging platforms and partnerships to strengthen brand value.
• Represent PRH Audio across Penguin Random House and in industry forums.
• Provide leadership for PRH Audio brand in divisional communications.
• Advise PRH Audio leadership on strategy, culture, priorities and initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Brand strategy

Publicity & communications

Marketing leadership

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Company Description

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/.

Job Description

Penguin Random House Audio is seeking a strategic, creative, and collaborative SeniorVice President, Communications & Marketing to lead the division’s integrated marketing,publicity and social media functions.

As a member of the PRH audio senior leadership team, the SVP will set the vision forhow we position and promote our audiobooks, authors, and narrators. Leading teamsacross marketing, publicity, social media, art & design and publishing support, thisexecutive will develop strategies that expand audiences, strengthen author and narratorbrands, drive revenue, and advance PRH Audio’s leadership in an evolving audiomarketplace. This candidate will coordinate and work with the publishing divisions in theUS and globally.

The ideal candidate combines creative vision with strong business judgement, a datadriven approach to investment and proven ability to lead and develop high-performingteams. This role requires an exceptional collaborator who can build strong relationshipswith authors, narrators, agents, senior executives and partners across Penguin RandomHouse.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Set the strategic direction for PRH Audio marketing & publicity, aligningcommunications, consumer marketing, creative, and audience-developmentefforts with divisional publishing priorities and growth objectives.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team that spans marketing, publicity, socialmedia, art & design and publishing support, fostering a culture of collaboration,innovation, and accountability.
• Drive integrated and innovative strategies for our publishing, including corepublishing, major acquisitions, original productions, brand partnerships, and high-profile title launches ensuring coordinated efforts across paid, earned, ownedand social channels.
• Build and extend author and narrator brands, partnering with talent, agents,publishing teams, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities that deepenaudience engagement and expand reach.
• Partner with editorial, production, sales and divisional teams to maximize thecommercial impact of PRH Audio publishing and identify new opportunities foraudience and revenue growth.
• Lead investment and resource strategy across marketing and publicity, usingsales trends, campaign performance, consumer insights and marketplaceintelligence to establish priorities, allocate budgets and evaluate results.
• Champion innovation and new capabilities, identify emerging platforms,technologies, content formats, partnerships and consumer behaviors thatstrengthen PRH Audio’s competitive position and enhance brand value.
• Represent PRH Audio across Penguin Random House and the broader industry,participating in senior leadership groups, global audio initiatives, corporate brandand content projects and other strategic forums.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the PRH audio brand in divisionalcommunications across internal and external channels.
• Serve as an advisor and partner to PRH Audio leadership, contributing todivisional strategy, culture, organizational priorities, and special initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in publicity, communications, brand strategy,marketing, publishing, media, entertainment or a related field with significantsenior leadership experience
• Knowledge of publishing, audiobooks, media or entertainment sectors required
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams andsenior-level talent
• Proven ability to create integrated strategies that build brands and audiencesdelivering measurable business outcomes
• Exhibit strategic thinking, business judgement, and communication skills with theability to work across and build consensus across complex organizations
• Strong analytical orientation and demonstrated experience using data andconsumer insights to guide strategy, investment and decision-making
• Experience managing budgets and prioritizing resources across a broad portfolioof opportunities
• Ability to build trusted relationships across executive team, audio staff, authorand narrator talent, agent community and internal and external partners
• Understanding of the changing consumer, media, digital and social landscape and a demonstrated ability to translate emerging trends into growth opportunities
• A collaborative leadership style that prioritizes ability to be nimble, creative,innovative and accountable to growth goals
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

Applications for this role will be accepted through November 15, 2026 or until the role is filled.

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 values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.