Associate Publicist or Publicist, DK (Hybrid)
About The Position
DK is seeking an Associate Publicist or Publicist focused on children’s titles to join its U.S. team. The role supports a growing list of children’s books across picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and illustrated nonfiction, as well as DK’s licensing publishing program. The successful candidate will bring experience planning and executing public relations campaigns for children’s titles, established national broadcast, print, and online media contacts, knowledge of the children’s event space, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This position reports to the Publicity Manager of DK U.S. The position is hybrid and includes in-office responsibilities. Candidates must be within commuting distance of the company’s office at 1745 Broadway, including the tri-state area of New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The listed annual salary is $56,000 for Associate Publicist and $66,500 for Publicist. Positions are eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program.
Requirements
- For Associate Publicist: 2 years of relevant public relations experience in children’s book publishing.
- For Publicist: 3–4 years of relevant public relations experience in children’s book publishing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts, notably in the children’s space.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while responding to urgent issues.
- Experience and comfort presenting in front of groups, including internal meetings.
- Motivated self-starter, strategic thinker, and team player.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Muck Rack, Google Suite, and Podchaser.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute publicity campaigns for multiple authors, creators, and brands.
- Provide high-touch author care and attentive communication with authors, agents, and internal publishing colleagues.
- Develop, research, and maintain relationships with national, online, podcast, and local media contacts.
- Coordinate author events and appearances with bookstores, schools, libraries, festivals, and conventions, including author travel.
- Write creative and impactful press materials and pitches.
- Collaborate on campaigns with DK U.S. and DK U.K. Children’s and Library Marketing, Publicity, Sales, and Editorial colleagues.
- Attend children’s, library, and licensing conventions.
- Prepare authors for media interviews and events.
Benefits
- Annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
- Medical and prescription drug insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Account.
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k).
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Commuter benefits.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Educational Assistance.
- Generous paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
