Publicist, SMP

Macmillan•New York, NY

56d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The St. Martin's Publishing Group is seeking a Publicist to work on titles across the St. Martin's Press, Griffin and Essentials imprints. Reporting to the Associate Director of Publicity, this individual will be a key team member responsible for creating and executing multiple publicity campaigns primarily for nonfiction in the categories of lifestyle, self-help/psychology, wellness/health, creativity, and spirituality/religion. The ideal candidate will bring proven media relationships, strong writing and communication skills, and experience planning and executing thoughtful publicity campaigns. This person will have a track record of securing meaningful national media coverage and will thrive in a fast-paced, supportive, and creative environment. Candidates should have a working knowledge of media outlets covering lifestyle, self-help/psychology, wellness/health, creativity, and spirituality/religion.

Requirements

Demonstrated booking and author tour management skills.
Established network of broadcast, print, and digital contacts.
Exceptional organizational skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines
Comfortable working collaboratively with a variety of team members as well as independently.
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and critical thinking skills
Knowledge of media outlets covering lifestyle, self-help/psychology, wellness/health, creativity, and spirituality/religion.
Motivated, curious, and detail-oriented
3+ years of publicity experience with a well-rounded knowledge of trade book publishing

Nice To Haves

Ability to attend author events in NY/NJ/CT area

Responsibilities

Create original and impactful publicity campaigns for multiple titles per season
Support, plan and collaborate with authors on events, such as bookstore appearances, lectures, conferences, and retreats; coordinate logistics and provide detailed schedules as needed.
Pitch and secure national and local media, including television, podcasts, radio, print and online outlets
Write press materials, including compelling press releases and creative pitch letters
Work closely with publicity team as well as maintaining attentive communication with authors, agents, publishers, editors, sales and marketing colleagues
Present at large and small meetings both in-person and virtually
Research new media outlets, cultivating and maintaining media contacts
Manage and adhere to budgets for individual campaigns

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