Publicity Manager / Senior Publicist, Grand Central Publishing Job at Hachette Boo

Overview

Grand Central Publishing is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and creative Publicity Manager or Senior Publicist, depending on experience. The Publicity Manager / Senior Publicist will be responsible for creating and implementing publicity campaigns for titles across Grand Central’s fiction and non-fiction lists, including several major bestselling franchise authors / brands in the mystery / thriller space and expanding romance and sci-fi / fantasy categories.

Responsibilities

• Publicizing approximately 15-20 titles per year. This includes executing all aspects of a publicity campaign, including managing author tours, booking national and local media, overseeing travel arrangements, and producing events.
• Developing and maintaining close working relationships with members of the press (broadcast, radio, print, digital, trades, podcasts, etc.) and seeking out new media outlets and opportunities for the expanding fiction list; brainstorming creative ideas on how to best publicize fiction to maximize exposure and sales.
• Working closely with authors on all aspects of publicity, including briefing authors for interviews and accompanying authors to publicity engagements.
• Strategizing media lists, creating press materials (full press kits, press releases, pitch & galley letters, author Q&As, etc.), and pitching media.
• Manage select major franchise authors in the mystery / thriller space.
• Non-fiction campaigns particularly in pop culture, history, science, sports and memoir.
• Fiction campaigns in the mystery / thriller, women’s fiction, sci-fi / fantasy, and romance categories.
• Read and evaluate fiction and select non-fiction proposals for editors and provide prompt and thorough feedback; active interactions with editorial and marketing teams.
• Attend author proposal pitch meetings as needed.
• Mentor junior staff.
• In-person and virtual media appointments; organizing media database and appointment schedule for the GCP team.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with booksellers around the country, as well as off-site and lecture events venues.
• Planning and executing author appearances and details for trade shows, media events, pre-sell bookseller events and tours.

Requirements

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation for this position is $65,000-$90,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

The following benefits are offered by the company : medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

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