Senior Publicist, Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Crown Publishing Group is seeking a Senior Publicist for the Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press imprints. The position works on cookbooks and lifestyle titles in pop culture, design, photography, beverage, and gardening. It offers the opportunity to work in a creative, collaborative environment and requires expertise in the lifestyle and culinary media landscape, strong media contacts, and brand management experience. The role involves cultivating ongoing relationships with partners across books and imprints, communicating with authors and agents, and sharing information with internal and external stakeholders. The position is hybrid, with in-office responsibilities including in-person meetings with authors and agents, staffing author events, and accompanying authors to media engagements. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Manhattan.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in public relations or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience presenting in front of large groups.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to set priorities while managing multiple projects.
- Ability to work seamlessly in a team and independently.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Expertise in the lifestyle and culinary media landscape, strong media contacts, and brand management experience.
- Prompt, courteous, and thorough communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute publicity campaigns across lists each season.
- Execute multi-city book tours.
- Provide high-touch author care and attentive communication with authors and agents.
- Develop, research, and maintain strong media relationships.
- Attend and present at regular sales and publishing meetings.
- Share information consistently with internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend in-person meetings with authors and agents, staff author events, and accompany authors to media engagements.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Educational Assistance
- Generous paid time off
- Annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
