Book Publicity Assistant

Atmosphere Press; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

A leading book publishing company is seeking a Publicity Assistant to join their creative Book Publicity Team. This entry-level, part-time role involves processing projects in HubSpot, creating promotional materials, and managing book submissions and advertising campaigns. Ideal candidates will have book publicity experience, exceptional writing skills, and a positive demeanor. Join a supportive team that values authors and offers growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in book publicity and project management.
• Expert-level experience with HubSpot or another comparable CRM.
• Exceptional writing skills and a literary sensibility.

Responsibilities

• Use HubSpot to process book projects.
• Create promotional materials using Canva and Google Drive.
• Submit books to literary awards and reviewers.
• Manage Amazon advertising campaigns.
• Proofread authors' non-book materials.
• Pitch books to individual outlets.
• Communicate with authors about publicity efforts.

Skills

Book publicity experience

Project management

Expert-level HubSpot skills

Exceptional writing skills

Literary sensibility

Tools

Canva

Google Drive

HubSpot

Job description

Atmosphere Press is an author-friendly book publisher that prioritizes meaningful and rewarding author experiences above all else. We provide editorial, design, distribution, and publicity services for authors, and are an ethics-forward alternative to traditional or self-publishing. Our mostly remote team of 50 is stable, with a positive, autonomous, and mutually supportive culture. With a TrustPilot score of 4.7, Atmosphere was founded in 2015 by an author and PhD in Literature, and since then has published more than 1,500 books.

Role

Join our creative, collaborative Book Publicity Team as a Publicity Assistant, training directly with experienced pros, including the department Manager. You’ll learn every step of the book publicity process, from initial strategy to media outreach and campaign execution. This is a crucial support role within a fast-paced, high-impact department.

What You'll Do

• Use HubSpot to process book projects from one step to the next
• Create promotional materials using Canva, Google Drive, and HubSpot, including graphics and marketing emails
• Submit books to various literary awards
• Submit books to various literary reviewers
• Manage Amazon advertising campaigns
• Proofreading authors' non-book materials for submission to external outlets
• Pitching books to individual outlets
• Doing phone calls with authors about publicity efforts

What We're Looking For

• Experience in book publicity and project management
• Expert-level experience with HubSpot or another comparable CRM
• Exceptional writing skills and a literary sensibility
• An accountable, friendly, patient, good-natured, and hard-working demeanor

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Hourly Rate: $20-$24/hour
• Hours: 15-20 hours per week to start, with the potential for more
• Reports to: McKenzie Nabi, Publicity Manager
• Start Date: Immediately
• Location: Remote
• 1099 status and no in-office requirements
• Significant growth opportunity — we promote from within, and reward initiative and star players
• Work with a creative, mission-driven team that values authors and their stories

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Book and Periodical Publishing