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| Title: | Publicity Assistant, Basic Books |
| Description: | Basic Books is seeking a highly-motivated Publicity Assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have a strong interest in promoting nonfiction titles, excellent written and verbal communication skills, an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and a strong focus on details and deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Support Director of Publicity on a wide array of nonfiction titles -Create innovative press materials including press releases, pitch letters, and Q&A's -Provide support to the publicity department via general administrative responsibilities -Coordinate booksellers for all non-bookstore/off-site author events -Assist with organizing media and events for high profile authors, and conduct appropriate follow-up for select assigned titles -Build and maintain relationships with media and event venue contacts nationwide |
| Requirements: | Qualifications:
-B.A. or equivalent college degree -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Ability to multitask and meet deadlines -Ability to work independently as well as part of a team -Strong organizational and problem-solving skills -Acute attention to detail -Proven interest in the book industry and news media -Knowledge of the full Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is a plus -Prior publishing experience is 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/oplXafwB |
| Date Posted: | 9/10/2019 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
