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Bertelsmann

Marketing Manager, Young Adult (Hybrid)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$77K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... 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 ...

Bertelsmann

Financial Analyst, DK (Hybrid)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$66K - $70K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... 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 ...

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Financial Analyst, DK (Hybrid)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$66K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... 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 ...

Bertelsmann

Developer, Applications

Westminster, MD · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... 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 ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for penguin books in the United States is $22.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Editor at Penguin Books, you need strong editorial judgment, a deep understanding of literature, and a bachelor's degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with manuscript editing tools, content management systems, and style guides like The Chicago Manual of Style is essential. Excellent communication, creativity, and relationship-building skills help distinguish exceptional editors. These competencies enable editors to shape high-quality publications, manage author relationships, and maintain the publisher's reputation for excellence.

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Penguin Books is a British publishing house known for its wide range of fiction and non-fiction books. Founded in 1935, Penguin revolutionized publishing by introducing affordable paperbacks for a mass audience. The company has published works by many renowned authors and has several imprints covering different genres. Penguin Books is now part of Penguin Random House, one of the largest publishing groups in the world.

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Editors at Penguin Books often manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing tight deadlines with high expectations for quality and creativity. One common challenge is coordinating between authors, designers, and marketing teams to ensure a cohesive vision for each title. Applicants can prepare by honing their project management and communication skills, staying organized, and demonstrating adaptability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Familiarity with the latest industry trends and a passion for literature are also important for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Penguin Books job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,782 per year, or $22 per hour.

Crawfordsville Indiana FullTime Forklift Operator 2nd shift

Penguin Random House US

Crawfordsville, IN • On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

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Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

We have immediate openings for skilled Forklift Operators on our 2nd shift, Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

Forklift Operators are responsible for the movement of stock through the warehouse using various stand-up powered industrial equipment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • handling full carton stock to fill customer orders or replenish inventory.
  • moving full pallet inventory to and from specified areas

Essential abilities include:

  • good verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to maintain good overall safety and attendance record
  • work well in a team-orientated environment
  • Must adhere to all established safety and precaution measures. The Health and Safety of all our employees is critical.
  • Must be flexible and cross-trained in other areas to assist with work in other departments based on business needs

Qualifications:
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 250 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.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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