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About the Role
The DK publicity department is seeking an Associate Publicist or Publicist with a focus on Children’s titles to join the DK U.S. team. The role will also work on DK’s robust Licensing publishing program. The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing PR campaigns for Children’s titles, an established network of national broadcast, print, and online media contacts, a knowledge of the children’s event space, 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
- For Associate Publicist, 2 years of relevant PR experience in children’s book publishing.
- For Publicist, 3-4 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.
- Proficiency with Muck Rack, Google Suite, and Podchaser a plus.
Skills
- Public relations
- Children's book publishing
- Media relations
- Event coordination
- Writing press materials
- Collaboration
- Author preparation
- Muck Rack
- Google Suite
- Podchaser
Location
- Tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate Publicist: 2 years
- Publicist: 3-4 years
Salary/Compensations
- Associate Publicist: $56,000.00
- Publicist: $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
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
- Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. 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.