Marketing Director, Ballantine Bantam Dell (Hybrid)

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

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Job Description

Ballantine Bantam Dell, a division of Penguin Random House, publishes bestselling commercial fiction and nonfiction across a diverse range of categories, including contemporary fiction, suspense, romance, sci fi fantasy, memoir, pop culture, and practical nonfiction.

We are seeking a Marketing Director to join the Ballantine Bantam Dell marketing team and lead priority campaigns for bestselling authors, breakout debuts, and books with broad cultural impact (8-10 campaigns each span). This is an opportunity to work on some of the most anticipated commercial fiction and nonfiction published every year.

This role is ideal for an experienced title marketer who thrives on developing ambitious, creative campaigns for bestselling authors and high-profile books. The ideal candidate enjoys collaborating with authors, agents, and cross-functional partners, brings big-picture thinking to every campaign, and excels at managing a dynamic portfolio of priorities. We're looking for someone with deep title marketing experience, strong creative instincts, and the ability to balance fresh thinking with thoughtful execution.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Campaign Leadership: Drive marketing campaigns for a broad list of fiction and nonfiction titles, combining big-picture planning with hands-on digital and social execution.
• Author & Agent Collaboration: Partner closely with authors and agents to develop customized marketing campaigns that reflect each author's vision, connect with readers, and support their publishing goals.
• People Management: Manage and mentor 2–3 marketers, supporting their growth while collaborating with the Senior Director on team development and department initiatives.
• Insights & Optimization: Turn audience insights, market trends, and sales data into actionable strategy, setting clear goals and refining tactics to improve performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner across editorial, publicity, sales, consumer marketing, publishing, and leadership to align priorities, maximize opportunities, and deliver cohesive marketing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10+ years of marketing experience, preferably in trade publishing, with a proven track record of leading successful title campaigns.
• Skills: Strong strategic thinking and creative campaign development; strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills; able to influence and build trust at all levels of the business. Outstanding organizational ability and the capacity to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Proficiencies: Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva. Knowledge of Adobe Workfront and Creative Suite is a plus

Additional Information

  The salary range for this position is $95,000-$120,000.  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).

Applications for this role will be accepted through September 10, 2026, or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. For this position a complete application should include your resume and cover letter, as both are required for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review ou r applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

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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.

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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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