Associate Publicist

Publishers Marketplace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Performance bonus

Job summary

Pacific & Court, a Brooklyn-based book publicity firm, seeks a resourceful associate publicist to join our team. You will own day-to-day campaigns, draft press materials, and build media lists, while contributing to internal marketing and business development.

The role is full-time with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote). Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in book publicity, strong writing skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in book publicity.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, both internally and client-facing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns, including drafting press materials and tailored media pitches.
• Build and maintain relationships with print, digital, and broadcast journalists as well as podcast and influencer contacts.
• Manage campaign media outreach and follow-up with consistency and attention to detail.
• Oversee book mailings and distribution of assets to media contacts.
• Research new outlets and develop targeted, thoughtful media lists.
• Contribute to and manage content for Pacific & Court's social media channels.
• Write original, engaging, and SEO- and GEO-friendly content for the company blog and monthly newsletter.
• Identify and research potential clients within the publishing industry.
• Contribute to lead generation strategies and broader company growth initiatives.
• Provide additional publicity and marketing support as needed.

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Proactive problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Public relations / communications

Tools

Cision

Qwoted

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Position Overview: Pacific & Court, an award-winning book publicity firm based in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a resourceful, media-savvy, and highly organized associate publicist to join our team. This role is ideal for a junior-to-mid-level professional ready to take ownership of campaigns while expanding their strategic skill set. The publicist will lead day-to-day execution of book publicity campaigns while contributing to internal marketing and business development initiatives. This is a hands-on role for someone who is both a strong writer and a proactive thinker—someone who understands what makes a story land and is persistent in making it happen. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns, including drafting press materials and tailored media pitches
• Build and maintain relationships with print, digital, and broadcast journalists as well as podcast and influencer contacts
• Manage campaign media outreach and follow-up with consistency and attention to detail
• Oversee book mailings and distribution of assets to media contacts
• Research new outlets and develop targeted, thoughtful media lists
• Contribute to and manage content for Pacific & Court's social media channels
• Write original, engaging, and SEO- and GEO-friendly content for the company blog and monthly newsletter
• Identify and research potential clients within the publishing industry
• Contribute to lead generation strategies and broader company growth initiatives
• Provide additional publicity and marketing support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in book publicity
• Excellent writing and communication skills, both internally and client-facing
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Genuine interest in nonfiction books, publishing, and the media landscape
• Actively engaged with print, digital, and broadcast/podcast media
• Willingness to learn and utilize publicity platforms such as Cision and Qwoted
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and social media platforms

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (range: $50,000-$60,000)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company
• Performance-based annual bonus