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

Learn about the world of publishing! Discover career opportunities with our CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS team. WHO WE ARE: Our dedicated team of publishing professionals is committed to helping authors realize their very best work and to finding innovative new ways of bringing stories and ideas to audiences worldwide. Find your story in our books! Corporate Communications The Corporate Communications team builds and strengthens Penguin Random House’s brand and reputation through executive communications, media relations, social impact strategy, and internal and external communications. The team manages executive communications, media relations, social impact initiatives, company announcements, events, and internal communications while highlighting Penguin Random House’s people, authors, books, and broader impact on the publishing industry.

Some responsibilities may include:

• Develop and support internal and external communications content across corporate channels
• Support corporate communications projects, campaigns, events, and cross-functional initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis to inform communications strategies, and recommendations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to advance organizational priorities

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS

Penguin Random House offers a 10-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity available in our adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Interns will have the opportunity to support the strategy and daily execution of the company’s internal communications, while working in close partnership with the rest of the team. Our interns are also exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, and networking events. What you study does not matter! We are looking for your desire to work with books, your drive to learn and your curiosity for the publishing industry. Summer interns work for 28 hours per week and are paid $21/hour.

Application Deadline: October 21st, 2026, at 11:59pm EST
Program Dates: June 7th, 2027 – August 12th, 2027

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

• Must be ready to work full-time on or before June 2028 (You do not need to be enrolled in college or have a degree to apply to our internship program)
• Able to work 28 hours/week throughout the program
• Available and commit to the program working June 7th, 2027 – August 12th, 2027
• Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program
• Must be over the age of 18
• Genuine interest in media, corporate communications, and book publishing

TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter using our online application process. You must submit a cover letter to be considered for our internship program. While you may apply for more than one internship opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the areas you are most interested in.

Additional Information

The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. The position is remote and based in the United States for candidates who can work primarily on Eastern Time. The salary for this position is $21/hour. Applications for this role will be accepted through October 21st 2026. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please 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 our FAQs 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.