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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 penguinrandomhouse.com .
Job Description
Associate Marketing Manager, Education & Library (Hybrid)
The DK Marketing and PR Department seeks an Associate Marketing Manager, Education and Library to join their dynamic team. This position reports to the Director of Education and Library Marketing, and will collaborate in the planning, execution, and evaluation of materials and campaigns for PreK-12 teachers and administrators, college professors, and librarians of all types, including but not limited to advertising, newsletters, and events. This position also provides the opportunity to interface with the entire DK US PR and Marketing team, as well as sales, marketing, publishing, and operations colleagues across the global DK and Penguin Random House organizations.
This is a hybrid position, requiring at least 2 days per week in 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 salary for this role is $66,500. Candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for the role.
Responsibilities include:
• Brainstorm, coordinate, and execute marketing campaigns and strategy for frontlist and backlist key titles across DK brands, including: DK Learning, Phonic Books, DK flip, Alpha, DK Red, and DK+, and collaborate with marketing peers in the US and UK as appropriate
• With the support of the marketing director, conduct and share post-mortem analysis of all measurable campaigns to inform future opportunities, providing project conversion data for marketing activations whenever possible
• Develop and maintain marketing newsletter programs for specific segments of DK’s educator and librarian subscribers
• Execute presentations for seasonal school & library virtual preview webinars
• Ownership of processes that help determine the appropriate reading level (Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell) for frontlist and backlist book titles, including but not limited to submission of manuscripts and tracking of results
• Collaborate with sales representatives and PRH Institutional Marketing colleagues to create materials that support their efforts
• Plan and travel occasionally to education- and library-focused conferences
• Build relationships and communicate with educators and experts to develop new content like educator guides, case studies, and endorsements
• Maintain awareness of the school and library sectors, as well as competitor initiatives within this space, and suggest new and innovative ways to market
• Complete administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
• At least 3-4 years of experience in marketing, with experience in the K-12 school market and interest in the library sector preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an affinity for copy writing and editing/Americanization, and an emphasis on being detail-oriented
• Self-motivated with a desire to be a team player as well as work independently
• Highly organized with an ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and meet deadlines
• Strong sense of urgency with an ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and ability to think on your feet and address unexpected challenges
• Creative individual who enjoys thinking outside of the box
• Located in commutable distance to 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 with the ability to come into the office twice a week
Please note: Travel to select trade shows within the US a few times a year is required.
Additional Information
The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. This is a hybrid position, requiring at least 2 days per week at our 1745 Broadway location.
The salary or salary range for this position is $66,500. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Applications for this role will be accepted through Monday, November 2nd, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 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 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.
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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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With the support of the marketing director, conduct and share post-mortem analysis of all measurable campaigns to inform future opportunities, providing project conversion data for marketing activations whenever possible
Develop and maintain marketing newsletter programs for specific segments of DK’s educator and librarian subscribers
Execute presentations for seasonal school & library virtual preview webinars
Collaborate with sales representatives and PRH Institutional Marketing colleagues to create materials that support their efforts
Plan and travel occasionally to education- and library-focused conferences
Build relationships and communicate with educators and experts to develop new content like educator guides, case studies, and endorsements
Maintain awareness of the school and library sectors, as well as competitor initiatives within this space, and suggest new and innovative ways to market
Complete administrative tasks as needed
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an affinity for copy writing and editing/Americanization, and an emphasis on being detail-oriented
Self-motivated with a desire to be a team player as well as work independently
Highly organized with an ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and meet deadlines
Strong sense of urgency with an ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and ability to think on your feet and address unexpected challenges
Creative individual who enjoys thinking outside of the box
Located in commutable distance to 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 with the ability to come into the office twice a week
Please note: Travel to select trade shows within the US a few times a year is required.
Additional Information
The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. This is a hybrid position, requiring at least 2 days per week at our 1745 Broadway location.
Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:
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.
Nice-to-haves
At least 3-4 years of experience in marketing, with experience in the K-12 school market and interest in the library sector preferred
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