Senior Publicist, Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press (Hybrid)

Bertelsmann•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Crown Publishing Group is seeking a Senior Publicist for the Clarkson Potter and Ten Speed Press imprints. The role focuses on cookbooks and lifestyle titles in pop culture, design, photography, beverage, and gardening. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of lifestyle and culinary media, established media contacts, and brand management experience, and will help develop and maintain long-running partner relationships across books and imprints. This highly collaborative position involves regular information sharing with internal and external partners and prioritizing the needs of the team, partners, and authors. It requires independent and collaborative work, well-developed time management, prompt and thorough communication, and high-touch author care. The hybrid role includes in-office meetings with authors and agents, staffing author events, and accompanying authors to media engagements. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of the Manhattan office at 1745 Broadway; the posting identifies the tri-state area, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, as commutable. The position reports to the Director of Publicity.

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.
Ability to take initiative.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in the lifestyle and culinary media landscape.
Strong media contacts.
Brand management experience.

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.
Attend in-person meetings with authors and agents, staff author events, and accompany authors to media engagements.
Share information regularly with internal and external partners and support the needs of the team, partners, and authors.