Associate, Publishing, Harmony, Rodale and Convergent Books

About the Role

Title: Associate, Publishing, Harmony, Rodale & Convergent Books 

Location: NJ, CT, & PA). United States

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

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.

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.