Hachette Book Group is hiring: Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist, Grand Central
Hachette Book Group, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist, Grand Central Publishing
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SUMMARY:
Grand Central Publishing is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and creative Publicity Manager or Senior Publicist, depending on experience. The Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist will be responsible for creating and implementing publicity campaigns for titles across Grand Central’s expanding fiction list, from literary debuts and commercial women’s fiction to horror, romance and science fiction. Reporting to GCP’s Publicity Director, Fiction, the position also manages several major bestselling franchise authors in the mystery/thriller space.
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SUMMARY:
Grand Central Publishing is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and creative Publicity Manager or Senior Publicist, depending on experience. The Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist will be responsible for creating and implementing publicity campaigns for titles across Grand Central’s expanding fiction list, from literary debuts and commercial women’s fiction to horror, romance and science fiction. Reporting to GCP’s Publicity Director, Fiction, the position also manages several major bestselling franchise authors in the mystery/thriller space.
Duties Include
- Publicizing approximately 15- 20 titles per year. This includes executing all aspects of a publicity campaign, including managing author tours, booking national and local media, overseeing travel arrangements, and producing events.
- Developing and maintaining close working relationships with members of the press (broadcast, radio, print, digital, trades, podcasts, etc.) and seeking out new media outlets and opportunities for fiction; brainstorming creative ideas on how to best publicize fiction to maximize exposure and sales.
- Working closely with authors on all aspects of publicity, including briefing authors for interviews and accompanying authors to publicity engagements.
- Strategizing media lists, creating press materials (full press kits, press releases, pitch & galley letters, author Q&A’s, etc.), and pitching media.
- Knowledge of the social media and influencer space as it relates to publicizing fiction
- Collaborating with key in-house departments, including Marketing, Editorial, Sales, Audio, and Subsidiary Rights.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with booksellers around the country, as well as off-site and lecture events venues.
- Planning and executing author appearances and details for trade shows, media events, pre-sell bookseller events and tours.
- Participate in GCP’s fiction task force group, including reading fiction submissions for possible acquisitions and evaluating competition in the marketplace.
Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in publicity, preferably with experience in publicizing fiction and working with high profile authors and brands
- Strong knowledge of national and regional media (electronic and print), with established relationships with key media editors and bookers
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of the media, marketplace and competition
- Strong relationships with bookstores
- Ability to escort authors as needed, including the ability to travel domestically with authors when needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Familiarity with Muck Rack, Podchaser, Net Galley, and Edelweiss
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $65,000-$90,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
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