Publicist

Bloomsbury•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Publicist to join our Special Interest team in New York City. In this role you will be responsible for the execution of publicity campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction books, working across the areas of fantasy, romance, mystery, sports & wellness, and military history. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing press materials, pitching local and national media, and coordinating author appearances. Author care is central to this role. Strong relationships with reviewers, features editors, freelancers and producers will be central to the job.

Requirements

2-3 years experience in book publicity, fiction experience preferred
B.A, or B.S. degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work on deadline, have keen attention to detail, and demonstrate follow through
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Must possess excellent organization, great attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Publicity Assistant, Cision, and social media.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute bespoke PR campaigns for approximately 35-40 lead titles per year, creating press materials, working closely with authors, and managing all media outreach
Conduct seasonal catalog outreach to niche media in fields like military history, yoga, romance, and Science Fiction, Fantasy
Pitch book clubs and festivals for genre fiction leads
Cultivate and maintain relationships with reviewers, editors, freelancers, and producers to secure media coverage
Field review and author interview requests from US media
Coordinate global campaigns with the Bloomsbury publicity team in London
Communicate campaign status and results in-house and to the sales team
Serve as authors’ main point of contact to guide them through their book’s US launch