Is Penguin Random House a good company to work for?

Penguin Random House has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,557 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Penguin Random House to a friend and 73% 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 .

Does Penguin Random House pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Penguin Random House ?

70% of Penguin Random House employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penguin Random House 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penguin Random House ?

Editorial Assistant (51) , 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)

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

"Great benefit as well as perks" ((in 196 reviews)); "The people were great and everyone wants to help you succeed." ((in 133 reviews)); "Very colourful and vibrant office; has a pulp shelf offering free books" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great team and colleagues" ((in 65 reviews)); "great coworkers and company identity" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"The pay is low and raises are below the inflation rate regardless of company performance." ((in 137 reviews)); "Poor management and can be improved" ((in 32 reviews)); "Lack of diversity and inclusivity." ((in 28 reviews)); "Long hours running into weekends" ((in 14 reviews)); "You can get a great manager and be the happiest on earth." ((in 14 reviews))

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

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.

What are the top reviewed Penguin Random House locations?

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3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(314 total reviews)

Nihar Malaviya

73% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

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4.0

Jul 19, 2021

Forbes Top Company (size wise) to work for

Sales director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Autonomy, good work from home policy when moving past Covid, good benefits.

Cons

Cost of living increases seem low.

4.0

Jul 11, 2021

It was a great experience to work there!

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits! Excellent supervisors and boss! We got some free stuff and bonus check on the occasion. Great pay!

Cons

No air-conditioning! Some of my co-workers were difficult to work with. Some of the work was a bit overwhelming. Conditions was questionable.

4.0

Jun 24, 2021

Good work life balance but very low pay

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they have great benefits have good moral values

Cons

low pay for the amount of work that you have to do Career growth is nonexistent. Most people leave the company in order to get promoted

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