Faith-Based Publicity Campaigns Lead

Hachette Book Group US Distribution; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Discretionary bonus program

PTO 15 vacation days

Job summary

Hachette Nashville is seeking an innovative Publicity Manager to spearhead publicity campaigns for faith-based nonfiction titles across Apiary and FaithWords. You will plan and execute campaigns, manage author tours, and oversee travel arrangements while collaborating with editors, marketing, and sales to maximize exposure.

The role emphasizes building press relationships across media and coordinating with agents and authors to deliver compelling campaigns that drive sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field.
• 5+ years’ prior publicity experience.
• Broad knowledge of publishing, media, and religion influencers.
• Established relationships with national and regional media contacts in books and religion.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute full-scale publicity campaigns, including national/local media, author tours, and events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with press across media formats (broadcast, print, digital, trades, podcasts).
• Collaborate with Apiary and FaithWords authors and agents on publicity.
• Communicate publicity strategy with editorial, marketing, and sales teams to align campaigns.
• Create press materials (press kits, releases, pitch letters, Q&As) and pitch to media to secure coverage.
• Build and maintain relationships with booksellers and event venues nationwide; support appearances and industry events.

Skills

Publicity strategy

Media relations

Campaign planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Muck Rack

Podchaser

Meltwater

Net Galley

Edelweiss

Job description

Hachette Nashville is seeking an innovative Publicity Manager to spearhead publicity campaigns for faith-based nonfiction titles across Apiary and FaithWords. You will plan and execute campaigns, manage author tours, and oversee travel arrangements while collaborating with editors, marketing, and sales to maximize exposure.

The role emphasizes building press relationships across media and coordinating with agents and authors to deliver compelling campaigns that drive sales.