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Lead digital marketing strategies for frontline artists, translating commercial goals into measurable plans. Shape content across platforms, understand fandom dynamics, and leverage data to optimize campaign performance and outcomes.

Title: Publicity Assistant, Putnam (Hybrid) Location: New York United States Job Description: Publicity at Putnam, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, seeks a Publicity Assistant to join the team. Home to award-winning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling fiction and nonfiction authors, including Megan Abbott, Chloe Benjamin, C.J. Box, Tom Clancy, Robert Crais, Jeffery Deaver, Sheinelle Jones, Alma Katsu, Hoda Kotb, Jean Kwok, Annabel Monaghan, Delia Owens, Steven Rowley, John Sandford, Maria Semple, Sarah Winman and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with distinguished authors on a wide variety of books. The Publicity Assistant will work with the Vice President, Publicity Director in supporting the book publicity process. In this role, the assistant will provide administrative support for department-wide initiatives and provide publicity support for all titles. This will include maintaining budgets, organizing seasonal meeting materials, creating media lists, crafting press materials, maintaining publicity clips, coordinating author events and tour logistics. We are looking for creative and fresh voices who care about getting the next best book in the hands of readers. The Publicity Assistant should be highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and enjoy reading broadly and often. This is necessary to be day one ready to champion our books while working alongside a collaborative, fun, and engaged group. In addition, you’ll work closely with colleagues in other departments within the division, especially our Marketing and Editorial groups as well as the Publishing Office and Sales. The publicity assistant will be a detail-oriented self-starter, a strong written and verbal communicator, and an organized multitasker. The Role: - Providing general administrative support, including mailings, processing invoices, billings, expense reports, note-taking, etc. - Coordinating travel and other arrangements for major author tours and creating detailed campaign tour schedules - Drafting press materials, including press releases, pitch and galley letters, author Q&As, interview alerts, quote sheets, etc. - Liaising with organizations and bookstores to arrange author events - Responding to various calls/emails from media, authors, and booksellers - Communicating between the Marketing, Editorial, and Production departments - Maintaining media clips, press contacts, and detailed logs of publicity projects in an internal database system - Performing online research to acquire publicity contacts - Attending book events, virtually or in person, depending on current affairs - Assisting the coordination of logistics for meetings, including coordinating calendar schedules, booking virtual space on Microsoft Teams or Zoom, preparing meeting materials, and taking notes - Attends and participates in virtual meetings with colleagues, authors and other external contacts when necessary - Providing administrative support for department-wide initiatives like meeting scheduling, maintaining budgets, drafting pitches and emails, drafting submissions to trade publications, conducting research ahead of author meetings, and awards submissions. The Essentials: - A self-starter fluent in multitasking with impeccable attention to detail - A deadline-oriented administrator who is comfortable handling many projects at once - An excellent written and verbal communicator who is enthusiastic about collaborating with authors, agents, media professionals, and external and internal stakeholders, and who is not afraid to speak up, ask questions, and share opinions - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and possesses a proactive and independent approach to problem-solving - Familiarity with media, news, and online organizations, particularly those that regularly feature books and authors. A keen eye for emerging trends in media and the news cycle is a plus - Proficient in MS Office, particularly MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva, and enjoys mastering new systems and databases - Experience in publicity or publishing is a plus but not required to succeed in this role—we value an organized and passionate team player with a strong interest in books and publicity. The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. The position of publicity assistant at Putnam is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which include but are 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 (NY, NJ, CT, & PA). Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our hybrid and open-to-remote guidelines on 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 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: 289087

Develop and manage innovative marketing campaigns for titles, coordinate social media strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance promotional efforts and maximize engagement and sales in the publishing industry.

Title: Contracts Assistant, The Crown Publishing Group and Sourcebooks (Hybrid) Location: New York United States Job Description: The contracts department at Penguin Random House seeks a Contracts Assistant to join The Crown Publishing Group and Sourcebooks contracts team. The Contracts Assistant is an integral part of the drafting, negotiating, and complete execution of contracts while partnering with many different areas of the company. The Contracts Assistant will work closely with the Contracts Director and Associate Contracts Director while liaising with editorial, legal, royalties & accounting, and the various contracts teams and partnering closely with agents, authors, and publishing entities to finalize the acquisition of rights for The Crown Publishing Group and Sourcebooks. The Contracts Department represents an unrivaled roster of award-winning and celebrated titles across an editorial breadth that includes notable children's board books, picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade books, break-out young adult fiction and non-fiction, adult fiction, narrative history, science, memoirs, study aids, self-help, personal development and topics of particular interest to women, as well as practical and prescriptive books and impactful titles on themes like teamwork, success, and leadership. We support the acquisition of rights process for all titles at Penguin Random House and Sourcebooks. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who can manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively and is comfortable asking for help when needed. Once you've proven an independent ability to draft and negotiate, while also remembering to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed, you'll assume greater responsibilities over time. Specific responsibilities include: - Drafts and negotiates author, illustrator and writer-for-hire contracts and contract amendments and handles rights reversions - Manages contracts inquiries from other departments such as Editorial, Subsidiary Rights (a team that sells translation and other rights), and Royalties - Routes contracts and amendments to appropriate parties for signature - Conducts contract research - Scans files and performs database maintenance - Liaises with Royalties to ensure data for payments or changes to payment due dates is accurate - Coordinates with team and internal resources to optimize the efficiency of processes and workflow - Supports additional project work for the group as needed. Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: - A self-starter with impeccable attention to detail when drafting and reviewing contracts - It is essential that the candidate possesses a proactive and independent approach to work, including a strong ability to problem-solve autonomously - Able to apply organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines and manage a busy inbox on Outlook - Timely follow-up skills with the contracts team, authors, agents, and other departments and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a rapidly changing, detail-focused environment - A curious mind that enjoys research projects - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe (PDF), and Excel and an avid interest and ability to learn new applications - A history or interest in communications, literature, or a related publishing field is a plus, but not required to succeed in this role. The salary for this position is $51,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which will include, but not be limited to, file management and research and participating in and contributing to in-person meetings. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area. Please apply using our ATS system by May 1, 2026, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our hybrid and open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

Title: Marketing Manager, Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (Spanish Books) (Hybrid) Location: Miami United States Job Description: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, the world's leader in Spanish-language publishing, has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join our US team located in Miami, Fl. Reporting to the Marketing Director, this role will work as part of a collaborative team to develop and implement traditional and digital marketing and publicity strategies for a wide range of fiction and nonfiction titles across PRHGE's adult, juvenile and children's, and religious imprints, tailored to their respective audiences. The Marketing Manager will interact closely with Marketing, Sales, and Editorial teams and communicate closely with authors, booksellers, book fairs, and media. You will also collaborate with marketing, PR, and editorial colleagues in all global territories.  We're a small, collaborative, and creative group, looking for someone who is energized by our books and eager to build our platforms and meet our sales goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an engaged and enthusiastic marketer. We are a close-knit team that welcomes creative thinkers and those excited to be working on high quality books for adults. The ideal candidate will be passionate about books and skilled in crafting and executing innovative marketing strategies. Specific responsibilities include: - Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns in collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. - Lead and execute book launch initiatives, partnering closely with authors, media, customers, and internal teams to support media tours and related publicity and marketing efforts, including occasional travel for author tours. - Plan, coordinate, and attend book presentations and author events, often in the evening and occasionally on weekends. - Build and maintain relationships with media, bloggers, and influencers to secure coverage for books and authors; collaborate on the creation and distribution of press materials. - Execute email marketing campaigns in coordination with the team, including content creation, scheduling, and performance optimization. - Manage and contribute to social media channels, ensuring alignment with overall marketing and brand strategies. - Track, analyze, and report on performance metrics for all marketing efforts, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources. - Collaborate with internal teams to plan and coordinate participation in trade shows, book fairs, and author events. - Communicate marketing plans and strategies effectively across departments, as well as with authors, agents, and other business partners, ensuring alignment with editorial, sales, and leadership goals. - Support the creation and production of catalogs and marketing assets, as well as sales collateral and author promotional materials. - Provide digital marketing and website support in coordination with internal and external partners. - Actively contribute to team initiatives, brainstorming sessions, and continuous improvement efforts. - Support additional projects and responsibilities as needed. Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: - Native-level Spanish proficiency and fluency in English. - Knowledge of the U.S. Hispanic market preferred. - Collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to guide, support, and motivate teams toward shared goals. - Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management and execution skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused and solutions-oriented mindset. - Adaptable and proactive, with openness to feedback, new technologies, and evolving ways of working. - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and align insights with business objectives. - Experience integrating digital marketing, traditional editorial marketing, and publicity strategies. - Proficiency in Canva or Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office; InDesign knowledge is a plus. The salary for this position is $73,500.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. This hybrid position requires working from our Miami office on two set days each week, with additional in-office days required as needed. Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Miami office.

Title: Assistant Editor, Inklore, Graphic Novels (Open to Remote) Location: Remote United States Job Description: Inklore an imprint of Random House Worlds seeks an Assistant Editor to report to the Editor-in-Chief, handling a combination of editorial and administrative projects for the imprint's growing list of licensed and original comics, light novels, and webnovels. The position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative and hands-on department. The Assistant Editor will be responsible for daily editorial activities and administrative support. Inklore is dedicated to publishing best-in-class manga, manhwa, manhua, webtoons, and webnovels from around the world. Our titles include Lore Olympus, Under the Oak Tree, Heaven Official's Blessing, My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999, Cherry Blossoms After Winter, The Broken Ring, King's Maker, and Wet Sand. We are a highly collaborative team who love to bring our authentic style of fandom and nerdery to our favorite stories. An Assistant Editor is responsible for helping higher-level editors complete tasks and achieve goals. They are expected to effectively support editors with a key focus on detail-oriented and administrative work while maintaining a shared goal of delivering high-quality creative content on time. This encompasses, but is not limited to, maintaining set schedules to ensure that titles ship on time, executing administrative duties quickly and accurately, enthusiasm for learning about the creative process with an emphasis on narrative and visual storytelling, working effectively with various talent and partners, identifying new talent, proofreading, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and working effectively with other departments within the organization. As the Assistant Editor grows into the role, their lead editors will assign additional, higher editorial functions such as reading and evaluating submissions, evaluating art and translations, providing feedback to creators and licensors, etc., and eventually assume the role of lead editor on a project-to-project basis with the lead editor's supervision. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working on emotionally indulgent serialized stories full of dynamic relationships, opulent art, swoopy hair, and much smooching. We are looking for someone able to juggle multiple projects, with great written and oral communication skills, approachable and professional in demeanor, unafraid to ask questions and volunteer ideas, and enthusiastic about fandom. Inklore is a collaborative publishing environment, and the assistant editor should be comfortable working as part of a team of slightly unhinged but good-hearted chaos gremlins. Specific responsibilities include: - Writing catalog copy, cover copy, and title info sheets - Producing scripts and presentation materials for seasonal launch meetings - Transmitting lettering manuscripts and reviewing passes on final interior pages - Evaluating submissions and assisting with drafting materials for acquisition - Ideating potential new projects for publishing programs with major brands - Submitting various materials to creators/licensing partners for approval - Editing select series alongside Editors and Senior Editors - Assisting with creator and licensor communications and requests - Routing contract information sheets upon acquisition of new titles - Assisting with profit and loss statements - Assisting with invoice and contract payment processing - Assisting with schedule maintenance and metadata tracking - General administrative assistance to the Editor-in-Chief as needed Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: - 2+ years of experience working in trade editorial, comics, or manga; trade managing editorial or production editorial; sustained and substantial freelance translation or editorial work for manga publishers; editorial or design at a comics imprint, manga publisher, or webtoon scroll platform preferred - An avid reader and enthusiast with a genuine interest in comics, webtoons, pop culture brand licensing, webnovels, and publishing in translation, with deep knowledge of the category and current trends - Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills - Excellent attention to detail and communication skills - Strong ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a deadline driven environment - Talent for creative storytelling, narrative development, and sequential artistry. - Proactive, confident, and curious with a willingness to take on additional projects from in-house editors - Foreign language skill a plus, but not required - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and the Creative Suite - Remote candidates will be asked to commit to working Central or East Coast hours and must reside within the United States. The salary for this position is $56,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Title: Subsidiary Rights Assistant, Penguin Publishing Group (Hybrid) Location: New York United States Job Description: The Subsidiary Rights Department at Penguin Publishing Group seeks an assistant to support the VP Director and a Senior Director, working collaboratively to assist in the licensing and promotion of books to various outlets, including UK and translation publishers, book clubs, and audio publishers. This position works with adult titles across the Penguin Publishing Group and is an excellent opportunity to gain entry into the field of rights licensing and publishing. Penguin Publishing Group is the proud publisher of great writers and gifted storytellers, beloved books, and eminent works. Our imprints include Ace, Avery, Berkley, Dutton, Pamela Dorman Books, Penguin Books, Penguin Life, Penguin Press, Plume, Portfolio, Putnam, Riverhead, Sentinel, Tarcher, The Open Field, Tiny Reparations Books, and Viking. A hybrid role working on both foreign and domestic rights, this position calls for a solutions-focused individual interested in building book publishing relationships both in and outside the company. Our goal is to expand the reach of Penguin titles to the largest possible readership through licensing around the globe. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about the business side of publishing, good at multi-tasking, and extraordinarily organized. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books of all types and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly, is comfortable asking for help when needed, and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team. If you can handle the details of immediately urgent tasks but also remember to stay on top of your own responsibilities and to-do list, you'll assume greater responsibilities over time. Specific responsibilities include: - Assisting senior-level staff and providing general administrative support - Creating deal sheets and monthly deal summaries - Writing submission letters and corresponding with co-agents and licensees - Managing and executing book mailings - Coordinating art, editorial and publicity requests from domestic and foreign publishers - Providing production materials and navigating art clearances to licensees - Compiling information and generating blurbs for seasonal rights guides and international book fairs - Maintaining a database of contacts and titles. Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements: - Genuine interest in subsidiary rights licensing - An avid reader who has a broad reading sensibility - Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline driven environment - Excellent organizational skills - Strong attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint The salary for this position is $51,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. This hybrid position has occasional in-office responsibilities, including but not limited to in-office meetings and 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). Please apply using our ATS system by April 29, 2026, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our hybrid and open-to-remote guidelines on 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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/. 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 | Job ID: 288270

Title: Assistant Editor, Inklore - (Open to remote) Location: New York United States Job Description: Random House Worlds is the proud home of some of the world's most recognizable pop culture brands and authors, including Disney, Critical Role, Danielle Jensen, and Rachel Smythe. Our imprints include Del Rey, Random House Worlds, Inklore, and BOOM!. The team at Inklore is seeking an Assistant Editor to report to the Editor-in-Chief, handling a combination of editorial and administrative projects for the imprint's growing list of licensed and original comics, light novels, and webnovels. The position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative and hands-on department dedicated to publishing best-in-class manga, manhwa, manhua, webtoons, and webnovels from around the world. We are a highly collaborative team who love to bring our authentic style of fandom and nerdery to our favorite stories. The Assistant Editor will be responsible for daily editorial activities and administrative support. Specific responsibilities include: - Writing catalog copy, cover copy, and title info sheets - Producing scripts and presentation materials for seasonal launch meetings - Transmitting lettering manuscripts and reviewing passes on final interior pages - Evaluating submissions and assisting with drafting materials for acquisition - Ideating potential new projects for publishing programs with major brands - Submitting various materials to creators/licensing partners for approval - Editing select series alongside Editors and Senior Editors - Assisting with creator and licensor communications and requests - Routing contract information sheets upon acquisition of new titles - Assisting with profit and loss statements - Assisting with invoice and contract payment processing - Assisting with schedule maintenance and metadata tracking - General administrative assistance to the Editor-in-Chief as needed Inklore is a collaborative publishing environment, and candidates should be comfortable working as part of a team and willing to go the extra mile for creators and licensing partners. Please apply if you meet the following qualifications: - 2+ years of editorial experience - Experience in comics, manga, or webtoon publishing a plus but not required - Genuine interest in comics, webtoons, pop culture brand licensing, webnovels, and publishing in translation - Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills - Excellent attention to detail and communication skills - Strong ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a deadline driven environment - Talent for creative storytelling and narrative development - Collaborative and curious with a willingness to take on additional projects from in-house editors - Japanese language skill a plus, but not required - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and the Creative Suite - Remote candidates will be asked to commit to working Central or East Coast hours This position is open to remote The salary for this position is $56,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 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. 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.

Title: Senior Designer - Random House Children's Books - (Hybrid) Location: New York United States Job Description: Random House Children's Books is seeking to hire a Senior Designer to join our fast-paced art department. This candidate will be responsible for art direction and design of board books and picture books for our WaterBrook Children's publishing imprint and have a desire to grow with the imprint. Hybrid candidates within commuting distance to our offices in Manhattan are preferred. This role will report to the Executive Art Director. Titles from WaterBrook Children's include God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren, illustrated by Laura J. Bryant; A Party to Remember by Tim Tebow, illustrated by Jane Chapman; Holy Night and Little Star by Mitali Perkins, illustrated by Khoa Le; God's Masterpiece by Elisabeth Hasselbeck, illustrated by Julia Seal; and The Creator in You by Jordan Raynor, illustrated by Jonathan D. Voss. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with Executive Art Director, Publishing Director, and Senior Editor to develop covers and interiors and support the objectives of the publishing program overall - Responsible for effective, high-quality design of assigned titles from concept to final art to print ready files using creativity, resourcefulness, and understanding of goals - Research and pitch new artists. Present appropriate samples and/or materials in meetings with editorial - Under supervision of Executive Art Director, hire and direct illustrators through entire book development-initial sketches through revisions, to final art for approximately 15-20 titles per year - Prepare jacket, cover, and interior mechanicals for routing, approvals, and release to production per printing standards, with attention to detail, and in a timely manner to maintain schedules and meet deadlines - Review color proofs in the office with production manager and make color correction as needed - Create sales material for assigned titles - Develop and maintain ability to problem-solve with sensitivity and self-awareness - Track design trends in the Christian publishing space - Communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously with all internal and external contacts - Attend and participate in production, cover, team, and title-specific meetings - Perform other related duties as assigned Essential Qualifications/Requirements: - 5-7 years in a publishing art department with a focus on picture and board books - Self-manage workload to meet deadlines and prioritize accordingly. Can make creative and project management decisions within framework set by Executive Art Director. Is responsible for making Executive Art Director aware of plans and asking for support or help as needed - Excellent typography, design, and art direction skills - Mastery of current InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator programs - Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, quality, and process - Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Knowledge of children's bestsellers, trends, and illustrators, with an emphasis on young, illustrated books - Understanding of the Christian children's book market a plus Bonus Qualifications: - Lettering skills - Advanced art retouching/color correction skills 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). The salary for this position is $73,500.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. Please apply by April 24, 2026, using our ATS system and include your cover letter and resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Title: TEMP- Sr. Manager Income Tracking Location: Nashville United States Job Description: At BMG, we recognize the power of music and are dedicated to ensuring it thrives. We are a community of artists, songwriters, and partners, working together to create music and build lasting careers. Here, music creators find not just a business partner, but a trusted home where their work shapes culture and leaves a legacy. Together, we evolve and grow. We believe that creativity flourishes when people feel they belong. That means building a culture where everyone can show up as themselves, contribute freely, and be treated with fairness and respect - whatever their background, identity, or life story. We're committed to creating a workplace where individuality is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone has the chance to grow. All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. TEMP - Sr. Manager Income Tracking Nashville Your Mission We are seeking a Temp income tracking team member to join our income tracking team.Your primary mission is to detect missing income and work towards recovering it, for catalogues like ZZ Top, John Legend, Fleetwood Mac or Mötley Crüe. First and foremost, your day-to-day workings will accede to BMG's directive of fairness and transparency to its clients on a temporary basis from May to October 2026. What You'll Be Doing - Manage post-acquisition income redirection for catalog deals, including issuing redirection notices and securing payments. - Compile and submit domestic and international tour setlists to the appropriate PROs and affiliates and verify related receipts. - Analyze streaming and radio income across US/Canadian societies and the MLC to identify missing or underpaid revenue and submit claims. - Identify missing neighboring rights income and submit claims with SoundExchange. - Conduct live performance income tracking for top US/CA touring artists, analyze performance income, and request potential adjustments with PROs. - Monitor and reconcile monthly receipts across multiple income sources, updating tracking tools and coordinating on missing payments. - Research and resolve ad-hoc income discrepancies by conducting detailed analysis and recover shortfalls with income sources. What You Bring - Previous experience with royalty accounting, income tracking or revenue assurance in the music industry. - Strong analytical mindset - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel - Drive to recover missing income from 3rd Party sources - Excellent verbal and written communication skills What Would Be A Plus - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience - Plus if you have knowledge in SQL and/or BI software (e.g. Tableau, Looker, Power BI). Now What's In It For You - Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. - Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs and LinkedIn Learning. - Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.