Director, Publicity & Events - Children’s Books

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

W. W. Norton & Company in New York City seeks its first Publicity Director for the Norton Children’s Books and Norton Waverly team. This leader will shape the publicity strategy across imprints, coordinate author events, secure media, and manage award submissions.

The role partners with the marketing and sales teams, requires a strong media list and excellent writing and communication skills, with a focus on children’s literature. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 to 10 years of experience in book marketing, publicity, or sales.
• Experience in children’s trade and a solid understanding of the contemporary children’s book publishing landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and copywriting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate author events and book tours across Norton lists and budgets.
• Draft press releases and pitch national and regional media for authors and events.
• Coordinate trade media outreach and follow-up for features.
• Establish and maintain publicity and tour archives.
• Manage the publicity budget and awards submissions.

Skills

Media pitching

Event coordination

Verbal communication

Copywriting

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

W. W. Norton & Company in New York City seeks its first Publicity Director for the Norton Children’s Books and Norton Waverly team. This leader will shape the publicity strategy across imprints, coordinate author events, secure media, and manage award submissions.

The role partners with the marketing and sales teams, requires a strong media list and excellent writing and communication skills, with a focus on children’s literature. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.