Publicity & Awards Coordinator

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision health保险

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Publicity Assistant within Central Administration to support publicity efforts for the Harvard University Press. You will assist in planning and executing publicity plans, manage nominations for awards, coordinate services, and process invoices.

This role requires strong communication and detail orientation in a fast-paced publishing environment. Hybrid work schedule, Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week, with visa and screening requirements as stated.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related experience; education beyond high school may count toward experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Publicity (75%): plan and execute publicity for seasonal lists and titles; coordinate review copies and media inquiries; create press materials for a wide media audience.
• Awards (25%): collate awards data, share nominations, update databases, manage award letters and deadlines, and coordinate payments and fees.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Concur

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Publicity Assistant within Central Administration to support publicity efforts for the Harvard University Press. You will assist in planning and executing publicity plans, manage nominations for awards, coordinate services, and process invoices.

This role requires strong communication and detail orientation in a fast-paced publishing environment. Hybrid work schedule, Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week, with visa and screening requirements as stated.