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About the Role

The DK publicity department is seeking a Publicist with a focus on Children’s and Licensing titles to join the DK U.S. team. The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing PR campaigns for Children’s and Licensing titles, an established network of national broadcast, print, and online media contacts, and a desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Plans and executes publicity campaigns for multiple authors, creators, and brands.
Provides high-touch author care and attentive communication with authors, agents, and internal publishing team.
Develops, researches, and maintains strong relationships with national, online, podcast, and local media contacts.
Coordinates author events and appearances with bookstores, schools and libraries, festivals, and conventions including author travel.
Writes creative and impactful press materials and pitches.
Collaborates on campaigns with DK US and DK UK Children’s and Library Marketing, Publicity, Sales and Editorial colleagues.
Attends Children’s, Library, and Licensing conventions.
Preps authors for media interviews and events.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant PR experience in children’s book publishing
Strong verbal and written communication
Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts, notably in the Children’s space
Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues
Experience and comfort presenting in front of groups including internal meetings
A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker, and team player
Ability to travel to festivals and conventions 1-2 times per year

Skills

Proficiency with Muck Rack, Google Suite, and Podchaser a plus

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 2 years of relevant PR experience

Salary/Compensations

$66,500.00

Benefits

Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program
Educational Assistance
Generous paid time off
Annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results

About the Company

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world.
DK’s aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach.
DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect.
We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.