Question 1

Does Penguin Random House  pay their employees well?

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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 been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Penguin Random House ?

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73% 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, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 3

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 4

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 183 reviews)); "The people were great and everyone wants to help you succeed." ((in 135 reviews)); "Very colourful and vibrant office; has a pulp shelf offering free books" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great team and colleagues" ((in 60 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 46 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Pay was low and that was about it" ((in 134 reviews)); "Poor management and can be improved" ((in 31 reviews)); "Lack of diversity and inclusivity." ((in 24 reviews)); "You can get a great manager and be the happiest on earth." ((in 15 reviews)); "Small raises year" ((in 13 reviews))

Question 6

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

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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 7

What are the top reviewed Penguin Random House  locations?

Accepted Answer

Curitiba, Campinas

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