Hybrid Book Publicist & Media Relations Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision

Dental

Pension plan

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with matching

Commuter Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Church Publishing Incorporated seeks a Publicist to develop and execute publicity campaigns, with strong knowledge of social media trends. You will create press materials, coordinate author events, and build media relationships. This role combines creativity with strategic outreach in a hybrid NY office environment.

The position requires 4+ years in administration or publicity, a bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism, and a passion for faith-based publishing and social justice topics.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with passion for book publishing and growth.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop publicity strategies to secure national and regional coverage across media.
• Create press releases, pitch letters, author Q&A, and press kits.
• Organize author events including bookstore events.
• Build relationships with editors, reviewers, influencers, and media.
• Research targeted mailing lists and coordinate book mailings.
• Monitor campaigns and report media coverage for improvements.
• Stay current on publishing trends and social media, and collaborate with teams.
• Maintain media database and record publicity activities.
• Schedule meetings, process invoices, and track expenses.
• Work on-site regularly with colleagues to build relationships.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Creative self-starter

Social media knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Independent plus collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism

Job description

Church Publishing Incorporated seeks a Publicist to develop and execute publicity campaigns, with strong knowledge of social media trends. You will create press materials, coordinate author events, and build media relationships. This role combines creativity with strategic outreach in a hybrid NY office environment.

The position requires 4+ years in administration or publicity, a bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism, and a passion for faith-based publishing and social justice topics.