Manager, Publicity

The Globe Pequot Publishing Group; Essex (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe Pequot Publishing Group seeks a seasoned Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist in Essex, CT, to lead integrated campaigns for nonfiction titles with a strong track record in nature, outdoor recreation, science, and children’s books. You will collaborate with Editorial and Sales, build media relationships, manage campaigns end-to-end, and guide junior staff as needed.

The role requires at least 5 years of publicity experience, excellent writing and organizational skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering successful publicity campaigns for nonfiction titles.
• Excellent author care skills and a strong media/bookseller network.
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills across teams.
• Collaborative, team-focused with strong organizational skills.
• Experience with nonfiction audiences in science, nature, and children’s books.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns with deadlines and budget awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro.

Responsibilities

• Develop bold publicity campaigns that drive engagement and sales.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and brands.
• Create press materials and pitch campaigns across channels.
• Collaborate with authors, editors, and sales to align publicity with vision.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and within budget.
• Analyze performance and ROI to optimize future campaigns.
• Present strategy and ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with international teams to expand global opportunities.

Skills

Campaign management

Author relations

Writing & editing

Collaboration

Nonfiction publicity

Time management

Media relations

Adobe Pro

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Pro

Job description

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Full-time First/Mid Off & Mgrs Connecticut, Essex, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1485

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist

We’re looking for an experienced, creative and digitally savvy Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist (depending on experience) to join our high-performing team. Focused primarily on non-fiction, this is an opportunity for a publicist with a strong track record across genres—particularly in areas of nature, outdoor recreation, children’s and science—to help shape and deliver high-impact publicity campaigns for a diverse list of top-selling and emerging authors. You’ll work closely with your colleagues across Editorial and Sales to position titles, create standout campaigns that grow author profiles, amplify reach and generate national, niche and regional attention to drive book sales for maximum impact in an evolving media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop bold, creative publicity campaigns that drive engagement and sales for your list of titles across both traditional and new media channels
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, producers, new media contacts, influencers, digital platforms, booksellers and brand partners in broadcast, radio, print, digital, trades, social media, podcasts, etc.
• Strategizing and developing media lists, creating press materials (full press kits, press releases, pitch & galley letters, author Q&A’s, etc.), and pitching media, and delivering targeted publicity campaigns
• Collaborate closely with authors, agents, editors, and sales reps to communicate and align publicity plans with creative vision with a focus on sales targets
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable success
• Analyze performance and ROI of publicity efforts and apply insights to optimize future campaigns.
• Present campaign strategy and ideas internally and externally, including at acquisition meetings, sales conferences, and media pitches
• Partner with international teams to maximize global promotional opportunities and asset sharing
• Other projects related to focused categories and general department responsibilities

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years delivering successful, strategic marketing and publicity campaigns
• Excellent author care skills and experience and extensive network of media and booksellers
• Strong writing, copyediting and communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with authors.
• A collaborative, team-focused attitude with a willingness to share knowledge and grow with the business with excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Experience with the nonfiction audience landscape, particularly in science, outdoor recreation, nature and children’s books
• Stellar time-management skills, organized and detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work both collaboratively and independently and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro

About Our Company

For over sixty years, Globe Pequot has been at the forefront of the movement to save history for future generations. Our books tell untold or little-known stories from history, celebrate the unique or iconic characteristics of specific places, and tap into local pride. We publish books about iconic brands and people, regional interest, history, lifestyle, cooking and food culture, and folklore -- books that hit the intersection of a reader's interest in a specific place and their passion for a specific topic.

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Globe Pequot is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refer to www.globepequot.com for Globe Pequot’s Equal Employment Opportunity–Affirmative Action Policy Statement, as well as additional information relating to equal employment opportunity.