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About the Role

We are seeking a Publicist/Senior Publicist to join our Special Interest team in New York City. In this role, you will execute publicity campaigns for fiction and non-fiction books across various genres, including politics, religion, fantasy, romance, sports, and military history. Key responsibilities include writing press materials, pitching media, coordinating author appearances, and providing author care.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute PR campaigns for approximately 35-40 lead titles per year, creating press materials, working closely with authors, and managing media outreach.
Conduct seasonal catalog outreach to niche media in fields like military history, romance, and religion.
Pitch book clubs and festivals for genre fiction leads.
Manage pitching and coordination for 5-10 author events per year.
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.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in book publicity, fiction experience preferred.
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.
Excellent organization, great attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Publicity Assistant, Cision, and social media.

Skills

Publicity campaigns
Press materials writing
Media pitching
Author appearance coordination
Author care
Relationship building with reviewers, editors, freelancers, and producers
Book club and festival pitching
Global campaign coordination
Status and results communication
MS Office Suite
Publicity Assistant
Cision
Social media

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

B.A. or B.S. degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field

Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid parental leave

About the Company

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

Our company has a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success.
We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees.