Marketing Administrator, Cornerstone

 

 

Are you highly organised, a confident communicator, and eager to build a career in marketing? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Administrator to join the award-winning, dynamic and collaborative marketing team within Cornerstone.  

 

We are looking for someone who can support the smooth day-to-day running of marketing operations, bringing efficiency, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to everything they do.  

 

 

About Cornerstone 

 

Cornerstone is a division within Penguin Random House UK. Cornerstone is home to seven imprints: Century, Del Rey, Inklore, evermore, Hutchinson Heinemann, #Merky Books, and Cornerstone Press, each with its own specific focus and remit. Every Cornerstone book also goes on to become a Penguin paperback. 

 

Within publishing, Cornerstone has an enviable track record of bestsellers, prize winners and culture-shaping books, working with many of the world’s most interesting voices, often throughout their entire career. Our books span genres, categories and marketplaces globally.  

 

The role 

 

As Marketing Administrator you will be focused on supporting core processes and enabling the team to operate efficiently within a fast-paced environment. Sitting at the heart of the marketing team, you will develop a strong understanding of marketing project management across the full lifecycle of a book, and across all our imprints, with exposure and attendance at key business meetings including our Acquisitions, Brand and Campaigns meetings. Please note that this role will not be working directly on campaigns. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

 

• Provide administrative (PA) support to the Director of Marketing, including diary management, coordinating meetings (agendas and minutes), organising travel, and processing invoices  
• Support general administration for the marketing team, including campaign admin, maintaining key documents and reports, and ensuring smooth day-to-day workflow across the team 
• Maintain and update team databases and systems, and manage shared files and folders including key processes such as proofs, point-of-sale materials, title allocations, catalogues, pitch and sales kits, and trade press submissions  
• Act as a key point of contact for the department, handling internal and external queries and liaising with media and creative agencies  
• Assist with presentations and the creation and distribution of assets (both internal and external), including large divisional and group presentations, using PowerPoint, WordPress and online tools 

 

What you’ll bring 

 

The ideal candidate will be a curious and confident self-starter who is as passionate about advertising and marketing as they are about books. We are looking for a committed administrator, as well as a team player who will become a central part of our dynamic team. 

 

Cornerstone is a goal-orientated division with a clear commitment to high performance at every level. We embrace the following qualities. If this way of working resonates with you, you are likely to succeed as part of our team.  

 

• You bring bold curiosity, question the status quo and take smart, commercially driven risks.  
• You deliver with pace, resilience and a growth mindset, while collaborating to achieve high impact.  
• You build strong, inclusive relationships with authors, agents and colleagues, and contribute to a culture of openness and belonging.  

 

Essential criteria: 

  

• A genuine interest in marketing, advertising, and the publishing industry  
• Confident user of Microsoft 365, including Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint 
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence engaging a range of stakeholders  
• Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy in administrative work  

 

Preferred criteria: 

 

• Experience using Power BI  
• Working knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva  
• Experience with CMS platforms and email marketing systems 
• Familiarity with marketing operations or campaign administration  

 

Application instructions 

  

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 17th May.  

 

As part of your cover letter, please include a paragraph telling us about a marketing campaign that has caught your eye recently and why.  

 

Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length.  

 

Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate. 

 

Interview process 

 

We expect that this interview process will consist of a HireVue video interview, Microsoft Teams interview, and an in-person interview at our offices in Vauxhall. We may also ask you to complete a short task. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process. 

 

Disability Confident 

 

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the ‘What you’ll bring’ section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable with, for us to support your request. 

 

Use of AI tools 

 

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. 

  

Salary 

   

£29,000 plus bonus and benefits.  

  

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. For this role we expect that you will be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

 

 

 

 Company: Penguin Books Limited | Job ID: 288816