Job Description

Random House Children’s Books, a division of Penguin Random House, seeks a hands-on and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant who will be an essential member of the Licensed & Proprietary Brands Marketing team. The Marketing Assistant will assist and manage daily administrative and marketing tasks and act as a liaison between third-party partners and within our internal departments at Random House Children’s Books and Penguin Random House.  

This position offers a unique perspective on the strategy and operations of Random House Children’s Books, home to beloved, classic children’s book authors and brands like Dr. Seuss, Magic Tree House, and Little Golden Books, as well as current licenses like Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, and Minecraft. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, the imprints of Random House Children’s Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series.  

As the Marketing Assistant, you will be part of a fun and fast-paced group. You'll meet and work closely with many colleagues in other departments within the division, especially Publicity, Editorial, Sales, and Design. The role is ideal for someone who has an interest in working with licenses and brands and is a solutions-focused creative thinker with the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time in a deadline-driven environment.    

The Role:  

• Provide administrative and creative support for the marketing campaign process on a seasonal cycle from actively participating in the brainstorm process to supporting campaign execution 

• Work closely and coordinate communications with other departments including School & Library Marketing, Publicity, Sales, Publishing, and Editorial as it relates to the seasonal planning process and campaign execution 

• Responsible for routing project approvals to the appropriate internal and external approvers 

• Coordinate campaign recaps, business reviews, and internal marketing presentations  

• Assist in the development of consumer facing marketing materials, ad copy, and creative briefs 

• Assist with centralized tasks for the Licensed & Proprietary Brands Marketing team as needed 

• This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings, author visits or events, and daily ad hoc administrative projects. 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) 

This is a hybrid position that will require coming into the New York city office. 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). 

The Essentials:  

• Genuine interest in working with children’s books, marketing licensed publishing and brands  

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow-up in a timely manner 

• Creative thinker, eager to share ideas, and actively participate in large group settings  

• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written  

• A team player with the ability to build internal & external relationships   

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and problem-solve  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Canva  

The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 

Please apply by July 10, 2025 and include your resume and cover letter. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our  applicant resources page and our  FAQs page.

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 < "">

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: 280890

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours,

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