Publicist - Ten Speed Press (Hybrid NYC or Emeryville, CA)

Bertelsmann-Jobs•New York, NY

6d•$70,500 - $70,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Ten Speed Press seeks a creative and driven publicist to work on titles across the Ten Speed Press, Ten Speed Graphic, and Ten Speed Young Readers imprints. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of titles, including adult graphic novels, licensed pop culture properties, and children’s books. Candidates will be responsible for executing publicity campaigns for a wide range of titles, including picture/board books, licensed gift products, and ongoing graphic novel series. This includes creating press materials, securing national media, coordinating author events, attending conventions, and working collaboratively across departments. They will also be assisting senior staff on lead titles for the imprint and helping to organize and maintain department databases and media lists. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and highly organized.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in publicity; book publicity experience preferred
Highly organized with exceptional communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects
Established contacts in book media or relevant media
Self-starter who can develop and execute effective publicity campaigns independently
Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively across campaigns
Creative problem solver with a strong attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset
Ability to travel 3-4 times a year to festivals/conventions, and attend local events

Responsibilities

Develop and execute publicity campaigns for 5-7 titles per season across the imprint, including media outreach and publicity mailings.
Manage publicity budgets for assigned titles, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to maximize campaign impact.
Plan and execute author tours which may require travel to book festivals, cons, and conventions to support author appearances.
Create publicity materials including press releases and author itineraries for tours.
Collaborate with internal teams.
Represent campaigns in meetings with internal stakeholders, authors, agents, and external partners.
Assist senior staff on lead titles for the imprint.
Help to organize and maintain department databases and media lists.