Publicist, Audio

Macmillan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Publicist for their award-winning audiobooks. This dynamic role involves crafting compelling press materials, coordinating media coverage, and building relationships with authors and media outlets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their communication skills and attention to detail. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will help promote captivating stories across diverse genres. This opportunity promises growth and collaboration with talented professionals in the publishing industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Public Relations experience required.
• Book publishing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and write press materials including press releases.
• Develop relationships with media to secure reviews and features.
• Coordinate audiobook media campaigns and events.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Muckrack Media Database

Google Suite products

Job description

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Macmillan Audio seeks a creative and enthusiastic Publicist who is results-driven and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position will handle publicity for our award-winning audiobooks for adults and children, and across all genres. The publicist will work directly with New York Times bestselling authors securing reviews, features, and interviews for our authors and narrators.

What You'll Do

• Create and write innovative press materials including compelling press releases and creative pitches.
• Pitch and coordinate media coverage highlighting original audiobook projects and audiobook editions of Macmillan books.
• Develop and maintain relationships with broadcast, podcast, print and online media to secure reviews and features.
• Create and maintain robust media lists for audiobook-focused media contacts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with publicity and marketing departments across the Macmillan publishing companies.
• Coordinate and execute audiobook media campaigns and audio-focused events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with authors, agents, and editors.
• Collaborate with Macmillan Audio marketing team on author management and audiobook marketing/publicity campaigns.
• Occasional in-office responsibilities including attending author meetings, conferences, and events. Candidate can work from a commutable distance to Macmillan’s NYC offices.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and superb organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, determine priorities, and remain cool under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Muckrack Media Database, Google Suite products
• Knowledge of Salesforce database a plus
  
  

Ideal Experience

• 2+ years of Public Relations experience
• Book publishing experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
  
  

This role will have an annual salary of $60,000-$65,000.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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