Description
We are seeking a Publicist/Senior Publicist to join our Special Interest team in New York City. In this role you will be responsible for the execution of publicity campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction books, working across the areas of politics & current events, religion, fantasy, romance, sports & wellness, and military history. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing press materials, pitching local and national media, and coordinating author appearances. Author care is central to this role.
Strong relationships with reviewers, features editors, freelancers and producers will be central to the job.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute bespoke PR campaigns for approximately 35-40 lead titles per year, creating press materials, working closely with authors, and managing all media outreach
- Conduct seasonal catalog outreach to niche media in fields like military history, romance, and religion
- Pitch book clubs and festivals for genre fiction leads
- Managing pitching and coordinating for 5-10 author events per year
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with reviewers, editors, freelancers, and producers to secure media coverage
- Field review and author interview requests from US media
- Coordinate global campaigns with the Bloomsbury publicity team in London
- Communicate campaign status and results in-house and to the sales team
- Serve as authors’ main point of contact to guide them through their book’s US launch
Qualifications/Skills Required:
- 3-5 years of experience in book publicity, fiction experience preferred
- B.A, or B.S. degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work on deadline, have keen attention to detail, and demonstrate follow through
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Must possess excellent organization, great attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Publicity Assistant, Cision, and social media.
Candidates must be located in the NY tri-state area and are able to work on a hybrid schedule from our NYC office.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company has a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees.
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Hybrid Work Schedule
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in book publicity
- Fiction publicity experience
- B.A. or B.S. degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work on deadline, keen attention to detail, and demonstrate follow-through
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Publicity Assistant, Cision, and social media
- Established relationships with reviewers, features editors, freelancers, and producers
- Located in the NY tri-state area and able to work on a hybrid schedule from the NYC office
