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About the Role
Vintage is seeking a Publicist to manage media campaigns for a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction titles, including new releases and backlist classics. This role involves launching new books and finding innovative ways to reintroduce established works to contemporary audiences.
Responsibilities
- Execute media campaigns for titles across various genres, securing national, regional, and niche media placements (radio, TV, print, online, newsletters, podcasts).
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with media professionals, event coordinators, festival organizers, and booksellers.
- Plan and execute author tours, including managing travel and detailed schedules.
- Accompany authors to local NYC-based interviews and events.
- Communicate with and build partnerships with literary agents, providing high-touch author care.
- Create persuasive press materials such as press releases, pitch letters, author Q&As, and story ideas.
- Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and sales teams on campaign execution.
- Identify new media opportunities and brainstorm creative angles for book promotion.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-4 years of publicity experience in a publishing environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Capacity to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to independently manage campaign budgets.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative and strategic thinking abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Skills
- Publicity
- Media Relations
- Author Relations
- Campaign Management
- Press Material Creation
- Media Databases (Muck Rack, Reletter, Podchaser, or similar) - a plus
Location
- New York, NY (Hybrid)
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Salary/Compensations
- $70,500
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
About the Company
- Penguin Random House is a leading global publisher with a diverse portfolio of imprints across adult and children's literature.
- The company is committed to quality, excellence, and innovation throughout the publishing process.
- Vintage Books is the trade paperback division, known for publishing influential world literature, contemporary fiction, and distinguished nonfiction.
Equal Opportunity
- Penguin Random House values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.
- Consideration for employment is given without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
- All applicant information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.