Book Publicist & Media Relations Specialist

Church Pension Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including Vision)

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Church Publishing Inc. is seeking a Publicist to develop and execute publicity campaigns. The role requires a creative self-starter with a passion for the book publishing industry and a strong knowledge of social media trends.

The position involves in-person, on-site collaboration in a hybrid NY office. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in administrative/support roles with publicity experience, and a BA/BS or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of administrative/support experience in a fast paced environment; publicity experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred.
• Interest in faith-based publishing and social justice topics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement publicity strategies to secure national and regional coverage across TV, radio, podcasts, and print/online publications.
• Create press releases, pitch letters, author Q&As, and press kits.
• Organize and coordinate author events including bookstore events.
• Build and maintain relationships with editors, reviewers, influencers, and media professionals.
• Research and develop targeted mailing lists and coordinate book mailings for trade and academic titles.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on publicity campaigns and media coverage to drive improvements.
• Stay up to date on trends in book publishing and social media.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative self-starter

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism

Job description

Church Publishing Inc. is seeking a Publicist to develop and execute publicity campaigns. The role requires a creative self-starter with a passion for the book publishing industry and a strong knowledge of social media trends.

The position involves in-person, on-site collaboration in a hybrid NY office. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in administrative/support roles with publicity experience, and a BA/BS or equivalent.