Our People
Careers at Penguin Random House
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. To explore job openings at Penguin Random House, visit our Careers website here.
Our Social Impact
We bring people together by amplifying storytelling and a diverse range of voices, not only in the books and in the authors we publish, but also within our company, by working to create the most equitable and inclusive home where all are welcome and where every person is empowered to be themselves and to share their perspectives. For more information about our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, view our Social Impact page.
2024 Penguin Random House U.S. Workforce Composition
Our mission at Penguin Random House is to create books for everyone. We understand that to do this, we must embrace, encourage, and make space for diverse perspectives and varied approaches in our workforce and workplace.
Every year, we release updated workforce demographics. Here is a snapshot of PRH’s workforce makeup for 2024.
Our Approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As Penguin Random House, we hold a collective belief that a diverse range of voices needs to be elevated and heard. Externally, we are committed to using our platform to amplify an even broader range of voices aligning even further with our mission to “create books for everyone.” Internally, we are working to build an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment for all employees.
We are guided by five core pillars that shape our DEI efforts across the business.
- Leadership Investment: Hold leaders accountable for implementing PRH’s DEI vision, setting goals, achieving results, and being role models.
- Diversity & Representation: Ensure that PRH attracts, sources, and recruits candidates who will help achieve our mission to “create books for everyone” responsibly and with authenticity.
- Professional Development: Integrate DEI principles into talent development and retention efforts.
- Psychological Safety & Belonging: Create a psychologically safe, inclusive work environment through comprehensive Learning & Development programs and concise DEI communication.
- Content & Marketplace: Demonstrate a measurable companywide increase in content we’re acquiring, publishing, and promoting from the widest range of contributors with the ultimate goal of publishing books that reflect the world we live in.
While these pillars have advanced our progress in establishing more inclusive business practices, there is still much more important work to do. Together with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Councils, Employee Resource Groups, and leadership teams, we will continue our ongoing and evolving plan for action to achieve our aspiration of creating an inclusive corporate environment and publishing community.
