Senior Publicity Manager, Little, Brown & Co.

Hachette Book Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Little, Brown & Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, in New York City, seeks a Sr. Publicity Manager to lead a dynamic team and drive publicity for a diverse slate of titles.

You will manage author tours, secure national media, plan events, and collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Editorial and Subsidiary Rights to maximize reach and impact.

Hybrid work in NYC is offered, with three days in the office per week. Candidates should have 6+ years in publicity and strong media relationships.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in publicity
• Strong relationships with national/regional media
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of bookstores and lecture venues; travel with authors as needed

Responsibilities

• Publicize approximately 15 titles per season (30 per year) for Little, Brown & Company and imprints; manage author tours and media bookings
• Develop and maintain relationships with press across broadcast, print, online, and trades
• Brief authors for interviews and accompany them to publicity engagements
• Strategize media lists and create press materials; pitch media
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Editorial, and Subsidiary Rights
• Build relationships with booksellers and venues; plan author appearances and regional events
• Supervise one direct report with potential for more managerial duties
• Liaise with Hachette Speakers Bureau and support weekly press memo and awards submissions

Skills

Publicity

Media relations

Event planning

Communication

Organization

Travel coordination

Tools

Cision

Net Galley

Edelweiss

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Publicity Manager to join Little, Brown & Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, in a very active department within a dynamic, renowned publishing program.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a highly focused team and be a part of publicizing a list of exciting and diverse books and authors from award-winning and bestselling authors to debut authors in every genre including literary and commercial fiction, nonfiction, mystery, and lifestyle books.

Responsibilities

• Publicizing approximately 15 titles per season (30 titles a year) per season for Little, Brown, and Company and its imprints. This includes executing all aspects of a publicity campaign, including managing author tours, booking national and local media, overseeing travel arrangements, and producing events.
• Developing and maintaining close working relationships with members of the press (broadcast, radio, print, online, trades, etc.) and seeking out new media outlets, and brainstorming creative ideas on how to best publicize titles.
• Working closely with authors on all aspects of publicity, including briefing authors for interviews and accompanying authors to publicity engagements.
• Strategizing media lists, creating press materials (full press kits, press releases, pitch & galley letters, author Q&A’s, talking points, etc.), and pitching media.
• Collaborating with key in-house departments, including Marketing, Sales, Editorial, and Subsidiary Rights.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with booksellers around the country, as well as off-site and lecture events venues and book festivals.
• Supervising and providing guidance to one direct report, with the potential for more managerial duties in the near future.
• Planning and executing author appearances and details for Regional Trade Shows, author pre-sell events and book tours.
• Additional department duties may include liaising with the Hachette Speakers Bureau, supervising weekly press hits memo, helping to curate and submit literary awards, and liaising with our sales team on author event requests.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in publicity
• Strong knowledge of national and regional media (electronic and print), with strong established relationships with key media bookers.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of the media, marketplace and competition
• Established relationships with bookstores and some large lecture venues
• Ability to escort authors by car, train, or plane as needed, and ability to travel domestically with authors when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Familiarity with Cision, Net Galley, and Edelweiss

Location: New York City (Hybrid – three days per week in the office)

About Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading book publisher based in New York and a division of Hachette Livre, the third-largest publisher in the world. The mission of Hachette Book Group is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. At HBG, we are guided by four core pillars: Understanding Consumers, Changing the Story, Owner Mentality, and Growth Mindset.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation range for this position is $75,000-$95,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $75,000 – $95,000 per year.