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| Title: | Publicity Assistant, Grand Central Publishing |
| Description: | SUMMARY:
Grand Central Publishing (a division of Hachette Book Group) is seeking a Publicity Assistant to work closely with the Associate Director of Publicity and Publicity Manager on a diverse mix of high-profile fiction and nonfiction titles, in a dynamic and fast-paced role. This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for a motivated candidate to work on some of the biggest bestselling authors on the Grand Central Publishing list, including Nicholas Sparks, Sandra Brown, David Baldacci, Min Jin Lee, Preston & Child, and others, building tours, publicizing a wide range of major front-list titles, and serving as a liaison between the division and all types of media, bookstores, and high profile authors and literary agents. The candidate must have solid writing skills, a natural ability to multi-task and think on one’s feet, be flexible, and be a creative problem-solver. Grand Central publishes an incredibly diverse range of books that each require individualized, thoughtful, and creative campaigns, and the Publicity Assistant will be involved in the promotion of nearly every type of book we publish. Excellent phone, email and computer skills are expected and a love of books is important. An ideal candidate is excited by the idea of working in a fast-paced environment, on some of the biggest campaigns of the year. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Support Associate Director of Publicity and Publicity Manager on a wide range of books by prominent authors in both Fiction and Non-Fiction (e.g., memoir, essay collections, cookbooks, diet books, science, advice, humor, etc.) -Write press releases/pitch emails, create press kits, pull media lists. -Organize author tours and events, book travel/accommodations, maintain tour itineraries, and conduct appropriate follow-up. -Develop and maintain relationships with broadcast, print and online media to secure coverage. -Serve as a liaison between the division and all types of media, bookstores, and other in-house departments – e.g., editorial, marketing, sales, etc. -Communicate with high profile authors and literary agents. -General administrative responsibilities include: mailing books, answering telephones, photocopying, filing, distributing in-house materials, appropriately handling invoices, and maintaining publicity databases. -Format and send daily internal email announcement of publicity successes (Hot Books). |
| Requirements: | KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
-Interest in book publishing is essential – publishing experience or internships preferred -College degree preferred -Superb verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of the media are paramount. -Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with MS Word and Excel necessary. -Ability to multi-task and attend to details in a fast-paced environment, and determine priorities, while staying organized, are also essential. -Knowledge of Cision Media database a plus |
| Company: | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply via the link below: https://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-book-group/job/ob4FafwO |
| Date Posted: | 8/1/2019 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
