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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
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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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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
20 May 2026
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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.

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