Marketing Assistant, Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press (Hybrid)
Penguin Random House
- Location
- New York, NY (Hybrid)
- Posted
- October 21, 2026
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The Crown Publishing Group is seeking a Marketing Assistant to join the Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press imprints. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of our award-winning and visually stunning list, encompassing food and lifestyle books, graphic novels, prescriptive and illustrated nonfiction, and books for young readers. Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press are home to some of the bestselling authors in the marketplace, including Martha Stewart, Dolly Parton, Meredith Hayden, Ina Garten, Amber Lewis, Toni Tipton-Martin, Rebecca Yarros, Matika Wilbur, Ibram X. Kendi, MrBallen, and many more.
This position reports to the Director of Brand Marketing while working closely with core marketing team members to drive title promotions and develop and hone your skills. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a genuine passion for illustrated books, and a strong drive to learn and advance within our fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role also provides valuable opportunities to partner closely with Publicity, Editorial, Sales, and Design teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist the marketing team with day-to-day administrative needs supporting various book campaigns, including drafting social media calendars, sell sheets, and ambassador letters.
- Perform essential marketing functions, including researching influencers and organizations unique to each book, and managing outreach and mailings to get books into the hands of tastemakers.
- Organize Goodreads giveaways and reader-focused promotions.
- Coordinate title-specific campaigns, including digital outreach, author platform building, consumer research projects, and audience development.
- Collaborate with authors and outside author teams from kickoff calls through post-publication to develop marketing strategies for a small amount of titles per season.
- Partner with the Design team to provide creative direction for a range of digital marketing assets.
- Represent Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed at annual conventions and gift shows.
Qualifications
- A strong interest in and enthusiasm for the book publishing industry, ideally within the lifestyle space (food and beverage, house and home, design books).
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, and rigorous follow-up capabilities.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- An eye for visuals and the ability to articulate desired design concepts clearly.
- A collaborative team player skilled at building internal and external relationships.
- The ability to work independently, take initiative, problem-solve creatively, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in using social media platforms as marketing tools.
- Experience with multicultural marketing is a plus.
- Basic design skills and familiarity with Canva or Photoshop are a plus.
Additional Information
- The PRH office is located in New York, NY.
- This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities approximately 3 days per 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, & PA) or are willing to relocate prior to starting.
Compensation and Benefits
- The salary for this position is $55,000.
- 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, including 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.
Application Information
- Applications for this role will be accepted through October 26th or until the role is filled.
- We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis.
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