Associate Publicist Job at Publishers Marketplace in New York

Position Overview: Pacific & Court, an award-winning book publicity firm based in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a resourceful, media-savvy, and highly organized associate publicist to join our team. This role is ideal for a junior-to-mid-level professional ready to take ownership of campaigns while expanding their strategic skill set. The publicist will lead day-to-day execution of book publicity campaigns while contributing to internal marketing and business development initiatives. This is a hands-on role for someone who is both a strong writer and a proactive thinker—someone who understands what makes a story land and is persistent in making it happen. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns, including drafting press materials and tailored media pitches
Build and maintain relationships with print, digital, and broadcast journalists as well as podcast and influencer contacts
Manage campaign media outreach and follow-up with consistency and attention to detail
Oversee book mailings and distribution of assets to media contacts
Research new outlets and develop targeted, thoughtful media lists
Contribute to and manage content for Pacific & Court's social media channels
Write original, engaging, and SEO- and GEO-friendly content for the company blog and monthly newsletter
Identify and research potential clients within the publishing industry
Contribute to lead generation strategies and broader company growth initiatives
Provide additional publicity and marketing support as needed
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field preferred
1-3 years of experience in book publicity
Excellent writing and communication skills, both internally and client-facing
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Genuine interest in nonfiction books, publishing, and the media landscape
Actively engaged with print, digital, and broadcast/podcast media
Willingness to learn and utilize publicity platforms such as Cision and Qwoted
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and social media platforms
Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience (range: $50,000-$60,000)
Health insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company
Performance-based annual bonus

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