Hybrid NYC Publicity Assistant: Launch Campaigns

News Corporation; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers in New York seeks an Assistant Publicist to support title campaigns across William Morrow, Mariner, HarperOne, Avon and Dey Street. You will draft press materials, coordinate with media, and run campaigns under supervision in a hybrid NYC setting.

You’ll work with senior staff, attend select events, and help track coverage and budgets while growing your own project leadership under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Prior internship in publishing/public relations a plus.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle information confidentially.
• Comfortable presenting in front of large groups.
• Proficient with MS Office and social platforms (IG, TikTok).
• Passion for books and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team with high-profile book launch campaigns.
• Lead publicity for own projects under close supervision each season.
• Draft press releases and pitches; coordinate interviews and logistics.
• Build media contact lists and maintain media database.
• Schedule book tours and coordinate author travel itineraries.
• Track campaign budgets and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Attend select book signings and events as needed.
• Communicate campaign updates to editors, marketers, and authors.
• Research new media opportunities across social platforms.
• Respond to media inquiries and manage review copy requests.
• Coordinate mailings of books, galleys, and materials.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Public speaking

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Instagram

TikTok

Job description

HarperCollins Publishers in New York seeks an Assistant Publicist to support title campaigns across William Morrow, Mariner, HarperOne, Avon and Dey Street. You will draft press materials, coordinate with media, and run campaigns under supervision in a hybrid NYC setting.

You’ll work with senior staff, attend select events, and help track coverage and budgets while growing your own project leadership under mentorship.