Publicist/Senior Publicist, Little, Brown

Hachette Book Group•New York, NY

19d•$59,500 - $70,000

About The Position

Little, Brown & Company is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and creative Publicist or Senior Publicist, depending on experience. The Publicist will be responsible for creating and implementing publicity campaigns for titles across Little, Brown’s categories and imprints.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of publicity experience in professional public relations or book publishing
Strong knowledge of national and regional media
Interest in and passion for practical non-fiction
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of the media, marketplace and competition
Ability to escort authors as needed, including the ability to travel domestically with authors when needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Net Galley, Muck Rack, Podchaser and Edelweiss a plus

Responsibilities

Publicizing approximately 14 - 18 books per year. This includes executing all aspects of a publicity campaign, including booking national and local media, managing author tours, and producing events.
Developing and maintaining close working relationships with members of the press (broadcast, radio/podcasts, print/digital, trades), seeking out new media outlets and brainstorming creative ideas on how to best publicize titles.
Working closely with authors on all aspects of publicity, including briefing authors for interviews and accompanying authors to publicity engagements.
Collaborating with LB’s editorial and marketing teams on all book launches
Strategizing media lists, creating press materials (press releases, pitch & galley letters, author Q&A’s, etc.), and pitching media.
Collaborating with key in-house departments, including Publicity, Marketing, Sales, and Subsidiary Rights.
Developing and maintaining relationships with booksellers around the country, as well as off-site and lecture event venues.
Planning and executing author appearances and details for author pre-sell events and tours.
Rethinking the way we approach media in this new landscape – from creative ways to approach legacy media to finding new avenues to coverage in newer outlets (Substack, via influencers, Book Clubs, etc).