Question 1

Is Penguin Random House  a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Penguin Random House has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,557 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Penguin Random House to a friend and 74% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Penguin Random House have been left by employees working as Editorial Intern, Intern and Director.

Question 2

Does Penguin Random House  pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penguin Random House employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penguin Random House . This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Penguin Random House ?

Accepted Answer

71% of Penguin Random House employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Penguin Random House 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penguin Random House ?

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Editorial Assistant (50), Editor (33), Intern (29), Editorial Intern (25), Publicity Assistant (22), Designer (21), Marketing Assistant (20), Publicity Intern (15), Assistant Editor (13), Director (13), Senior Designer (13), Manager (12), Graphic Designer (11), Marketing Coordinator (11), Author (10)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Penguin Random House  according to real employee reviews?

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"Great benefit as well as perks" ((in 195 reviews)); "The people were great and everyone wants to help you succeed." ((in 136 reviews)); "Very colourful and vibrant office; has a pulp shelf offering free books" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great team and colleagues" ((in 65 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 46 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Penguin Random House  according to real employee reviews?

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"The pay is low and raises are below the inflation rate regardless of company performance." ((in 140 reviews)); "Poor management and can be improved" ((in 30 reviews)); "Lack of diversity and inclusivity." ((in 26 reviews)); "long hours which lead to no life" ((in 13 reviews)); "Little to no upward mobility; toxic and ineffective upper management; unlivable wages; sexism and racism throughout even if they cosplay as a progressive and fair company" ((in 12 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Penguin Random House  layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Penguin Random House layoffs and their outlook for job security at Penguin Random House in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Penguin Random House  locations?

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New York, Westminster, Crawfordsville, Brooklyn, Baltimore, Hampstead, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Reno, Woodstock, Kirkwood, Forest Hills, Austin, Victoria, Gulfport, England, Carmel, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Emeryville, Mountain View, Iowa City, Seattle, New Milford, Atlanta, Old Tappan, Remote, Antares, Canada

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