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Job DescriptionVintage is currently seeking a Publicist to work on a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction titles both in our Vintage Originals program and across the storied Vintage backlist catalog. This position offers the unique opportunity to both launch new books and reimagine how classics are rediscovered.
Vintage Books is the trade paperback home to the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group’s authors. Its publishing list ranges widely, from the most influential works of world literature to cutting-edge contemporary fiction and distinguished nonfiction. Vintage is today’s foremost trade paperback publisher, giving home to important writers including Margaret Atwood, James Baldwin, John Berendt, Albert Camus, Ralph Ellison, William Faulkner, David Grann, Shane Hawk, Samantha Irby, Haruki Murakami, Cormac McCarthy, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Alexander McCall Smith, Toni Morrison, Donna Tartt, Ted Van Alst, Jr., and Alice Wong.
The Publicist will be responsible for writing press materials, securing top national and regional media across print and digital, and liaising closely with authors, agents, editors, and marketing and sales colleagues. Candidates should have a passion for the literary world and a desire to connect seminal titles from across decades to current events, pop culture, and the arts.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Executing media campaigns for titles across a range of genres, including securing national, regional, and niche media (radio, TV, print, online, newsletters, podcast).
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with producers, editors, event coordinators, festival organizers, and booksellers.
- Independently planning and executing author tours, including author travel, and maintaining detailed author schedules.
- Accompanying authors to local NYC based interviews and bookselling events.
- Communicating and building partnerships with agents, as well as managing high-touch author care.
- Creating persuasive press materials, including press releases, pitch letters, author Q&As, and story ideas.
- Collaborating with the editorial, marketing, and sales teams on campaign execution.
- Identifying new media opportunities to build on existing contacts and brainstorms creative angles for our list.
- Minimum of 3-4 years of publicity experience in a publishing environment
- Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team setting
- Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize
- Ability to independently manage campaign budgets
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a creative and strategic thinker
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of Muck Rack, Reletter, Podchaser, or similar media databases a plus
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities (approximately 2-3 days a week). 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, and NY).
Salary for this position is $70,500. Please apply using our online application process and include your résumé and cover letter. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.
Applications for this role will be accepted through October 5 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. 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.
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We value 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.
Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:
Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG.
The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here.
You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address.
Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.
We value 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.
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Skills Required
- 3–4 years of publicity experience in a publishing environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
- Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize
- Ability to independently manage campaign budgets
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative and strategic thinking
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of Muck Rack, Reletter, Podchaser, or similar media databases
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