Video and Online Producer, Penguin Young Readers - (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom, and many other regions worldwide. We are committed to publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, with a focus on quality, excellence, and innovation across editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our diverse international community includes nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints such as Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Knopf, Penguin Books, Random House, and Viking.

About the role

Penguin Random House is seeking a creative and highly organized Video Producer to join our Digital Marketing team. This role will develop, produce, and deliver compelling video content for the Penguin Young Readers group to promote our books, authors, and brands across digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a hands-on storyteller, animator, and producer who can manage projects from concept to final delivery while collaborating across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production of short and mid-form videos, including concept development, scripting/storyboards, editing, and post-production
• Create compelling animated content such as book trailers, motion graphics, stop motion, and GIFs
• Partner with the in-house studio team to schedule, concept, and execute live shoots with authors, staff, and partner talent
• Develop engaging video content for social media, paid digital campaigns, websites, email marketing, and retail partners
• Manage production schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships (freelancers, agencies, studios)
• Optimize video content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, ensuring best practices for format, length, accessibility, and engagement
• Analyze performance metrics and apply insights to improve future video campaigns
• Stay current on digital video trends, best practices, emerging platforms, and audience behaviors

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in video production, preferably in publishing, media, entertainment, or marketing
• Strong reel/portfolio demonstrating 2D animation skills, video editing, and multi-platform content creation
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop); motion graphics skills a plus
• Experience producing content for social-first platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working with talent (authors, influencers, models/performers, or on-camera personalities)
• Knowledge of video analytics tools and performance optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for books, storytelling, and children’s media
• Experience with paid media creative or performance marketing campaigns
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (captions, audio descriptions)

Schedule

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities approximately 2-3 days a week. Candidates must be able to commute to our offices at 1745 Broadway in New York, NY (tri-state area: NJ, CT, NY).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000 yearly. All positions are eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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