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Publicist, Trafalgar Square Publishing

Publication or Company  Independent Publishers Group
Industry  Book Publishing
Salary Under $35,000
Benefits 401K/403B, Dental, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location Chicago, IL
Job Requirements Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is seeking an experienced full-time Publicist to join its dynamic and successful Trafalgar Square Publishing publicity department, which represents a variety of publishers of high-quality trade titles from the U.K. and Australia.

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and execute major, drop-in and mid-size campaigns for an extensive list of Trafalgar titles with guidance from the Publicity Manager, as well as handle larger departmental tasks and significant amounts of client, media and author interaction. The position requires a strong understanding of various types of media, including broadcast, online, and print, as well as solid organizational skills, a keen ability to prioritize, and a drive for publicity results that impact sales.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent written and verbal communicator and a motivated self-starter with relevant experience, exceptional organizational skills, a strong eye for detail and the ability to multi-task efficiently. Previous publicity or publishing experience a must.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, two references and two current writing samples to Linda Matthews (lmatthews@chicagoreviewpress.com). No phone calls please.
About Our Company IPG is one of the nation's largest book distributors, serving client publishers all over the United States and the world. We are located in Chicago.