2026 Fall - 2027 Spring Internship Program: Publicity, Childrens Books

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Penguin Random House offers a 20 week paid remote Publicity internship for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 in its Children’s Books divisions. The program blends hands-on publicity work with panels. Intern duties include researching media contacts, crafting pitches and press releases, tracking coverage, assisting with book mailings and press kits, and joining brainstorms on new outlets. Requirements: US resident, 18+, 21 hours per week for both sessions, and available to work full time by June 2027 (degree not required). Pay is $21/hour. Apply by March 16, 2026 11:59 pm EST with a resume and cover letter naming preferred division and genres such as board books, picture books, middle grade or YA, and showing curiosity and initiative.

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Discover career opportunities with our PUBLICITY department in our CHILDRENS divisions

WHO WE ARE:

Our dedicated team of publishing professionals is committed to helping authors realize their very best work and to finding innovative new ways of bringing stories and ideas to audiences worldwide. Find your story in our books!

Publicity professionals generate exposure and “buzz” for new books and are the biggest advocates of the titles to the media. Publicists pitch newspapers, television, radio stations, websites and bloggers with the hope the press will review our titles and feature stories about forthcoming books and authors. Publicists also help create social media outreach, author tours, author signings, readings, and other events.

Some responsibilities may include:

• Researching media contacts, organizations and venues for events
• Crafting pitches for publicity campaigns and press releases
• Tracking media coverage and mailing books to media contacts
• Assisting in select publicity book mailings and creating press kits
• Attending team meetings to help brainstorm new outlets or contacts to pitch our books

Divisions/ Departments

The divisions/ departments seeking an intern may include:

Random House Childrens Books and Penguin Young Readers

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS

Penguin Random House offers an immersive 20-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity through the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, available in our adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Our interns are also exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and a mentoring program!

Your major doesn’t matter—we’re looking for curiosity, initiative, and a passion for books.

Application Deadline: March 16th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Program Dates: September 14th, 2026 – November 20th, 2026 AND January 18th, 2027 – March 26th, 2027

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

• Available 21 hours/week for both sessions
• Ready to work full-time by June 2027 (no degree required)
• U.S. resident during the program
• 18+ years old

Pay: $21/hour

TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and required cover letter through our online application. In your letter, indicate your preferred division(s), department(s), children’s titles (board books, picture books, middle grade, and/or YA), or genre(s). Apply to the role that most interests you.

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: 287030