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Penguin Random House

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Random House is a great place to start your career and get your foot in the door. You learn a lot about the industry - Anonymous employee Penguin Random House Employee Review

3.0
4 Mar 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Being the biggest publishers means more resources The hours and benefits are unbeatable

Cons

Senior management is not concerned with helping junior employees move up; they will work you at the lowest rate possible.

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5.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great writing, Top tier production

Cons

The male director never asked me once how I was doing or offer any advice to calm my nerves (on my first production ever with them) which lead to a burdensome recording process.

2.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great People, wonderful industry, books!

Cons

It has become less about the product and the people and more about the profit. No room for advancement. More work, less people, less empathy.

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