Associate, Publishing, Harmony, Rodale & Convergent Books (Hybrid)

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Harmony Rodale Convergent Books is seeking a detail-oriented Publishing Associate to support the President and Deputy Publisher across administrative, sales, and inventory planning for three imprints that publish leading nonfiction. The role emphasizes tracking deadlines and meetings, coordinating seasonal span processes, producing sales and inventory data, updating editorial/inventory grids, and managing cross-imprint communications and special projects. Top qualifications include at least one year of experience with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat, plus excellent organization, discretion, communication, prioritization, and teamwork; Power BI is a plus. This hybrid NYC role pays $56,000 with potential bonus; apply by March 2, 2026 via our ATS with resume and cover letter, tailoring materials to show data driven decision making and collaboration with sales, marketing, and editorial.

Harmony Rodale Convergent Books is currently seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Publishing Associate to support the President and Deputy Publisher across all aspects of our publishing program. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a diverse set of publishing responsibilities and adapt to different work styles, with an ability to re-prioritize projects based on sales and publishing needs. The candidate should also be interested in nonfiction books in the categories we publish, be creative, curious, and collaborative, with a flexible mindset.

Harmony, Rodale, and Convergent Books comprise three distinct imprints that publish industry-leading nonfiction by thought leaders, distinguished authorities, and credentialed experts seeking to reshape the cultural conversation. We publish visionary, practical, and faith-based nonfiction that helps and inspires people to improve their lives.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support, such as tracking deadlines, organizing and scheduling meetings, and tracking projects 
• Manage the seasonal span process and provide support materials for span meetings, schedule span meetings and execute follow up action items
• Track and alert the team to various deadlines for seasonal spans
• Provide follow-up materials and communication to the sales marketing team in relation to seasonal spans
• Research and create detailed sales reporting and analyze data to help inform seasonal publishing decisions; provide individual title sales and laydown information, author sales history as needed; and more
• Research and report on inventory needs, , sales patterns, and competitive analysis
• Update and manage yearly editorial/inventory planning grids
• Manage imprint-wide communications and schedule department meetings, coordinate meeting agendas, gather meeting materials, and take minutes
• Handle special projects to support the overall efforts of all imprints
• Distill and report on the latest corporate trends
• Create sales support materials as needed.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

A minimum of one year’s experience in the following technical skills is preferred:

• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat

Performance skills required: 

• Attention to detail
• Discretion regarding confidential materials
• Organizational skills 
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Power Bi Knowledge is a plus.

The salary for this position is $56,000.  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, 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 (NJ, CT, & PA).

Please apply using our ATS system by March 2, 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: 286638