Marketing Executive (12m FTC), Penguin Press

About Penguin We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone. Are you a creative marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit? Can you hit the ground running on campaigns across a diverse list of books? Could you seize on every opportunity to help create a non-fiction bestseller? This is an exciting opportunity to join the award-winning marketing team at Penguin Press on a fixed-term contract. We are looking for a creative and proactive marketer to work on a wide range of non-fiction campaigns across our front and backlist, covering culture and society, science and politics.

About Penguin Press Home to serious and groundbreaking non-fiction, Penguin Press encompasses celebrated imprints Allen Lane, Particular Books and Pelican. We have established a reputation for books that bring new ideas to readers and represent the best in editorial and design standards. Our wide range of non-fiction spans history, science, politics, poetry and memoir, from bestselling authors such as Carlo Rovelli, Michael Lewis, Fuchsia Dunlop and Naomi Klein, through to debuts like Shon Faye and Gary Stevenson. We are also the home of Penguin Classics and Penguin Modern Classics.

The role Day to day this role will support marketing activity on some of our biggest non-fiction books, while also delivering on individual campaigns. In addition to frontlist books across science, history, politics and culture, you will also focus on strategic backlist priorities from our perennial orange spines paperback list. Combining creativity with thoughtful engagement on a variety of subjects, you’ll work on books at every stage of their marketing lifecycle: from proofs and early sales materials to creative assets and reader outreach. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll work closely with authors and colleagues across editorial, publicity and sales to ensure our books reach their biggest possible audiences. Organised and self-motivated, you’ll be simultaneously working across multiple campaigns. You’ll be curious and interested in engaging with big ideas, responding with creative campaigns that help us set the cultural agenda. This role is being offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of parental leave. With proven marketing experience, you might be an assistant looking for your next step, or in an executive-level role and looking for a new challenge. This role is also an excellent secondment opportunity for colleagues within the wider Penguin Random House business.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the creation of successful marketing strategies incl. identifying the audience, shaping the pitch, creative consumer message, partnerships and influencer outreach
• Working closely with relevant divisional departments, incl. sales, editorial, publicity and non-trade
• Creating impactful marketing materials for allocated book campaigns to reach consumer audiences and support key retailers
• Supporting the campaigns director and senior marketing manager on the delivery of key activity for priority non-fiction campaigns, in addition to leading on smaller individual campaigns
• Develop, implement and review strategy for specific marketing channels such as divisional social channels, newsletters and retailer websites
• Brief freelancers and in-house teams on creative assets and paid-for social campaigns
• Identifying opportunities for key orange spines backlist titles and delivering on relevant online and offline marketing activity
• Liaising with authors on relevant social media activity on owned and retailer channels

What you’ll bring:

• Some experience in marketing and knowledge of social media channels and trends
• Ability to work within a team, contributing creative ideas with curiosity and enthusiasm
• Highly organised with excellent time management
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Some experience with presenting
• Comfortable building relationships and championing the brand across the business
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Creative approach to finding new ways of targeting, engaging and broadening audience
• Proactive and reactive, able to work to deadlines and manage stakeholders

Application instructions Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by Wednesday 8th March 2026 . As part of your cover letter please tell us about a recent piece of non-fiction you’ve read, seen or heard – who would you recommend it to and why? (max 200 words).

Salary Circa £33,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.

AI Here at Penguin, we believe in the power of authenticity and human creativity. When you apply for a position, we want to encourage you to showcase your unique voice. Throughout our recruitment process, please share your own thoughts, experiences, and skills. This helps us get a true sense of who you are and what you might bring to our team. We celebrate creativity and diverse perspectives, so please be yourself! While we recognise AI tools can be helpful, we recommend using them thoughtfully to ensure your responses reflect you.

Hybrid working While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. This is a hybrid role, working 3 days a week in our London office at Embassy Gardens.