Remote Senior Publicist — Book PR Leader & Team Mentor

PR by the Book, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from home

Job summary

PR by the Book, LLC is a boutique publicity firm specializing in literary media relations campaigns. The Senior Publicist will oversee authors, lead team members, and grow into a publicity manager role within a supportive, family‑like culture that values flexibility and results.

You will craft press materials, manage media campaigns, and maintain strong media relationships while aligning with clients’ branding and goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PR campaign management and execution.
• Self-starter with initiative and literary creativity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work from a home office.
• Book lover with positive attitude and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Write press packs, experts pages, sample media questions and media pitches.
• Manage media relations campaign execution and client communication.
• Identify opportunities for contributed articles and tip lists for clients.
• Develop, identify and maintain relationships with the media; pitch and secure placements.
• Attend client meetings and review campaign analytics with clients.
• Work closely with chief publicity strategist to craft and execute PR campaigns.
• Mentor team members and interns on publicity knowledge and creativity.

Skills

PR campaign management

Team leadership

Creative writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Muck Rack

Google Apps for Business

Google Docs

Mac/PC basic skills

Job description

PR by the Book, LLC is a boutique publicity firm specializing in literary media relations campaigns. The Senior Publicist will oversee authors, lead team members, and grow into a publicity manager role within a supportive, family‑like culture that values flexibility and results.

You will craft press materials, manage media campaigns, and maintain strong media relationships while aligning with clients’ branding and goals.