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Company Description
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/.
Job Description
Penguin Random House is seeking a creative and highly organized Video Producer to join our Digital Marketing team. This role will be responsible for developing, producing, and delivering compelling video content for the Penguin Young Readers group that promotes our books, authors, and brands across digital platforms. The ideal candidate brings skills as a storyteller, animator, and a hands-on producer who can manage projects from concept to final delivery while collaborating across internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end production of short and mid-form videos including concept development, scripting/storyboards, editing, and post-production

• Create compelling animated content including book trailers, motion graphics, stop motion, and GIFs

• Partner with in-house studio team to schedule, concept, and execute live shoots with authors, staff, and partner talent

• Develop engaging video content for social media, paid digital campaigns, websites, email marketing, and retail partners

• Manage production schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships (freelancers, agencies, studios)

• Optimize video content for various platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), ensuring best practices for format, length, accessibility, and engagement

• Analyze performance metrics and apply insights to improve future video campaigns

• Stay current on digital video trends, best practices, emerging platforms, and audience behaviors

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in video production, preferably in publishing, media, entertainment, or marketing

• Strong reel/portfolio demonstrating 2D animation skills, video editing, and multi-platform content creation.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop); motion graphics skills a plus

• Experience producing content for social-first platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience working with talent (authors, influencers, models/performers, or on-camera personalities)

• Knowledge of video analytics tools and performance optimization

• Preferred Qualifications
• Passion for books, storytelling, and children's media
• Experience with paid media creative or performance marketing campaigns
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (captions, audio descriptions)

Additional Information
This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities (approximately 2-3 days a 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, and NY).
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Please apply by 8/17/2026, using our ATS system and include your cover letter that gives us a sense of who you are and why you're right for the position, as well as a resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review ourapplicant resources page and ourFAQs 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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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.
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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