SVP, Communications & Marketing, Penguin Random House Audio (Hybrid)

Description

The division is looking for a senior vice president of communications and marketing to lead integrated marketing, publicity and social media for the audio business.

The role sits on the audio senior leadership team and sets the direction for how audiobooks, authors and narrators are positioned and promoted. The aim is to grow audiences, build author and narrator brands, drive revenue and strengthen the division's standing in a changing audio market.

You will coordinate with the publishing divisions in the US and abroad.

The ideal person pairs creative thinking with sound business judgment, makes investment decisions based on data, and has a proven record of leading and developing strong teams. You will need to be an excellent collaborator who builds lasting relationships with authors, narrators, agents, senior executives and partners across the company.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy for marketing and publicity, lining up communications, consumer marketing, creative and audience development with divisional publishing goals and growth targets.
• Lead and grow a team spanning marketing, publicity, social media, art and design, and publishing support, with a focus on collaboration, new ideas and accountability.
• Build integrated, inventive plans for core publishing, major acquisitions, original productions, brand partnerships and high-profile launches, coordinating paid, earned, owned and social channels.
• Grow author and narrator brands by working with talent, agents, publishing teams and other stakeholders to find ways to deepen engagement and widen reach.
• Work with editorial, production, sales and divisional teams to raise the commercial impact of audio titles and find new audience and revenue opportunities.
• Own investment and resource decisions for marketing and publicity, using sales trends, campaign results, consumer insights and market intelligence to set priorities, assign budgets and judge outcomes.
• Push for new approaches and capabilities by spotting emerging platforms, technologies, formats, partners and listener habits that strengthen the division's position and brand value.
• Represent the audio division across the company and the wider industry, taking part in senior leadership groups, global audio work, corporate brand and content projects, and other strategic forums.
• Set the direction for the audio brand in internal and external communications.
• Advise the audio leadership team on divisional strategy, culture, organizational priorities and special initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in publicity, communications, brand strategy, marketing, publishing, media, entertainment or a related field, including significant senior leadership.
• Required knowledge of publishing, audiobooks, media or entertainment.
• A record of leading and developing high-performing teams and senior-level talent.
• A track record of building integrated strategies that grow brands and audiences and deliver measurable business results.
• Strong strategic thinking, business judgment and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus across complex organizations.
• Analytical strength and experience using data and consumer insight to guide strategy, investment and decisions.
• Experience managing budgets and setting priorities across a broad range of opportunities.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with the executive team, audio staff, author and narrator talent, the agent community, and internal and external partners.
• An understanding of how consumer, media, digital and social habits are changing, and a track record of turning new trends into growth.
• A collaborative leadership style that is nimble, creative and innovative, and held accountable to growth goals.
• Ability to travel within the US and internationally.

Conditions

This is a hybrid role with in-office duties. Candidates within a commutable distance of the offices at 1745 Broadway, including the tri-state area (New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania), will be considered.

The base salary range is $200,000 to $250,000. Positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, depending on company results.

Applications are open through November 15, 2026, or until the role is filled, and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying early is recommended. Include a resume and cover letter.

The salary range reflects the specific role and factors such as the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Your application data is handled under EEO guidelines and applicable data protection law.

Benefits

• Full-time employees can enrich their benefits with medical and prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, commuter benefits, a student loan repayment program, educational assistance and generous paid time off.
• The company is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and other regions, with close to 300 imprints across editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production and distribution.