Associate Publicist/ Publicist, Basic Books Group

Hachette Book Group • New York, NY

202d • $54,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Basic Books Group, encompassing Basic Books, PublicAffairs, Seal Press, Bold Type Books, Basic Venture, and Basic Liberty, is dedicated to making the world smarter by publishing works of serious nonfiction by expert authors. The Basic Books Group is seeking a highly motivated Associate Publicist or Publicist to join our close-knit publicity team and to report into the Director of Publicity. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter and has some experience in promoting nonfiction titles across a range of subject matters. This is a NYC-based opportunity. Please note our current hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years prior publicity or public relations experience
• Interest in serious, scholarly nonfiction subject areas, including science, history, social science, current affairs, and politics
• Knowledge of and experience working with a wide variety of local and national media
• Existing contacts among print, broadcast and online media contacts, or demonstrated ability to develop such contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; poise and confidence in communicating with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills: ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Secure reviews, author interviews, and features, for assigned titles in both national and regional/local media
• Build and maintain relationships with media and event venue contacts nationwide
• Arrange author events with bookstore and non-bookstore venues; coordinate travel for touring authors, as necessary
• Create dynamic press materials and targeted email pitches
• Collaborate and maintain relationships with authors on publicity campaigns
• Partner with Marketing department to ensure that publicity plans are consistent with overall marketing strategy for the book
• Communicate with Editorial, Marketing, Sales, and Subrights as part of a cohesive publicity effort for each title

Benefits

• 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)
• group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries