Publicity Assistant, Ballantine Group, Random House (Hybrid)

About the position

Founded in 1925, Random House is the proud publishing house of many of the world’s most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators. Our host of imprints publish original fiction and nonfiction in all formats with the mission to entertain, educate, and inspire readers for generations. We are seeking a Publicity Assistant to join the Random House Group publicity team, supporting media-driven fiction and nonfiction campaigns across the Ballantine Group imprints, including Ballantine, Bantam, Dell, and Delacorte. This role offers a hands-on introduction to trade book publishing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is well suited to a motivated, detail-oriented candidate who actively engages with media, takes initiative, and is ready to contribute at a high level from day one. Specific responsibilities include: Supporting the creation and execution of high-impact publicity campaigns for top titles across genres including commercial fiction, mystery/thriller/suspense, rom-com/romantasy, narrative nonfiction, and celebrity.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting publicity staff on high-profile media campaigns for bestselling authors
  • Pitching media outlets and booksellers
  • Communicating with media, booksellers, in-house colleagues, authors, and agents
  • Writing pitch materials and researching media targets
  • Creating and managing author itineraries
  • Updating internal documents, databases, and systems
  • Coordinating mailings, publicity materials, and review copy requests
  • Organizing travel and hotel logistics for tours and special events
  • Processing invoices, maintaining campaign budgets, and assisting with data entry
  • Conducting online research to build and update media lists
  • Taking on additional assignments and projects as needed

Requirements

  • Strong interest in book publishing, publicity and media relations, and books across genres
  • Deep familiarity with the media landscape across platforms, including digital, social, Substack/newsletters, and legacy outlets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and is eager to learn and grow
  • Proficiency with social media, internet research, and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

  • All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
  • 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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