Publicist

We are seeking a 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 fantasy, romance, mystery, 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.

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, yoga, romance, and Science Fiction, Fantasy

Pitch book clubs and festivals for genre fiction leads

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

Requirements

2-3 years 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.

Location
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

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