Publicist, Penguin Publishing Group Backlist (Open to Remote)

Society of Professional Journalists; New York (NY); Remote; USD 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative publishing house is seeking a dynamic backlist publicist to enhance the visibility of key titles and authors. This exciting remote position involves strategizing creative pitches, collaborating with talented authors, and executing media campaigns that resonate with readers. You will work closely with a dedicated team to grow backlist sales and engage with media contacts, ensuring that the stories of both fiction and nonfiction books reach the right audiences. If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for books and media, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the literary world.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Educational Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in book publicity with a strong focus on media coverage.
• Proven ability to develop creative pitches and maintain media relationships.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and pitch books to enhance visibility and drive backlist sales.
• Collaborate with authors and teams to develop impactful publicity campaigns.

Skills

Book Publicity

Media Relations

Creative Writing

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Muck Rack

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Penguin Publishing Group is seeking a highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated backlist publicist. This position will focus on getting new media coverage timed with creative marketing and publishing efforts for key trending titles and authors across Penguin Publishing Group imprints. This is an exciting opportunity to work with authors, publicists, and marketers throughout the entire division and promote both fiction and nonfiction books across all PPG imprints, with a special focus on key categories including health and wellness, business, and personal growth. Reporting to the Senior Publicity Manager, you will join an innovative team working to grow backlist sales and help develop and execute media campaigns focused on the books consumers are most interested in reading in the current moment.

This is a remote position, though our offices at 1745 Broadway are available for candidates who prefer to work in the office.

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

1. Strategize new creative ways to pitch our books and enhance title visibility in the marketplace with a focus on continued backlist sales growth
2. Collaborate with backlist team colleagues as well as imprint publishing teams to identify and engage select authors for new publicity opportunities and communicate publicity strategy and results across the division
3. Develop new positioning and talking points in collaboration with authors and imprint publishing teams to capitalize on news and consumer trends
4. Research and update media lists; maintain relationships with media contacts
5. Support the Senior Publicity Manager on publicity campaigns for key backlist titles, including writing pitches and press materials, building lists, and pitching
6. Identify and respond to journalist source requests on an ongoing basis
7. Manage media monitoring for top selling focus titles and authors

Requirements:

1. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in book publicity
2. An avid and curious reader with a keen interest in market trends
3. Motivated and innovative self-starter who is detail-oriented and collaborative
4. Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to brainstorm out-of-the-box ideas for securing media coverage for our authors
5. Excellent communication skills with talent to speak fluently and effectively with top authors and key stakeholders
6. Writes creative and impactful press materials and pitches
7. Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts and demonstrated success securing media coverage
8. Experience and comfort presenting in front of groups including internal meetings
9. Fluency in key publicity tools including Muck Rack
10. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage time, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced working environment
11. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

The salary for this position is $66,500. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Applications will be accepted through January 19th. Please apply using our online application process and include a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 276516