Mediabistro is hiring: Senior Publicist in New York

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., seeks an exceptional candidate with four or more years of book publicity experience to spearhead campaigns for a range of adult trade titles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate superior written and verbal communication skills, a track record of impressive results, an aptitude for quick, thorough, and effective research, a demonstrated interest in subject areas noted above, and an ability to juggle projects simultaneously with an attention to detail.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Creating and executing strategic plans and pitches
Developing effective outreach and follow-up to print, online, broadcast, podcast, influencer, and other media
Arranging and promoting author events
Collaborating daily with publicity, marketing, editorial, and other colleagues
Placing op-eds, essays, and excepts
Other departmental responsibilities

Please note- this job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Employment eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US
Availability to work full business hours.
Ability to work from Norton’s New York City headquarters.This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
4-6 years of book publicity experience

Compensation and Benefits *
Currently available benefits include:
Annual compensation for this position is $70,000-$80,000. All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July
Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
Disability and life insurances
FMLA, parental and other leave
Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
Company-provided laptop
Employee discounts on Norton books
Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations
*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.