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| Title: | Publicity Assistant |
| Description: | Workman Publishing Co., Inc., is seeking a dynamic, motivated and talented Publicity Assistant to join the Publicity and Marketing team within the Workman Publishing imprint. The candidate will work across our diverse list of titles and national brands of books and calendars, handling a wide range of duties including support for both Publicity Managers who work on exciting lead titles in the cookbook, children’s and lifestyle realms. The candidate must be extremely organized, an excellent writer and communicator, have a strong interest in publicity, publishing, and event planning, and be able to work well under pressure.
The Publicity Assistant will be responsible for supporting publicity campaigns managed by senior staff, singlehandedly executing campaigns on frontlist titles, and handling departmental administrative duties. Assistance on lead campaigns will include: building media lists, media pitching, creating tour itineraries, scheduling travel, arranging author escorts, writing press releases and pitch letters, preparing promotional materials for events, gathering images for media placements, and coordinating mailings (both digital and physical). They will also be responsible for their own titles, giving them a chance to take ownership of publicity campaigns and gain vital experience outside of a support role. There will also be opportunities to assist with social media campaigns, act as an author escort for local NYC events and media, and participate in leading industry events and conferences. Requirements: • College degree, or equivalent work experience • Prior publicity or public relations experience through part-time work or internships is preferred • Passion for adult nonfiction and children’s books • Self-starter and detail oriented • Impeccable verbal and written communication skills Workman Publishing Co., Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other self-identifying members of groups underrepresented in publishing to apply. Company: About the Workman Publishing Imprint Workman is a fiercely independent publisher of nonfiction books as well as a significant line of calendars. Our books for adults and children are quirky, definitive, unexpected, useful, funny, handsome, well-crafted, and commercial. Our books are written by authors who are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. Our books improve lives. We are a publisher with big ideas and a commitment to publishing them with care and innovation. The publisher of iconic books like Atlas Obscura, BRAIN QUEST, What To Expect When You're Expecting, Steal Like an Artist, 1000 Places to See Before You Die, Strong is the New Pretty, The Official Preppy Handbook, The Silver Palate Cookbook, and Sandra Boynton’s bestselling line of board books, Workman is proud of its history and always excited about its future. Learn more at workman.com, @workmanpub. About Workman Publishing Co., Inc. Workman Publishing Co., Inc., is an independently owned family of publishers, including Workman Publishing, Workman Audio, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, Algonquin Young Readers, Artisan, Storey Publishing, and Timber Press. Workman also partners with The Experiment, duopress, Erewhon Books, Familius, and Future House Publishing. Workman publishes award-winning children’s books, cookbooks, parenting/pregnancy guides, and books on gardening, country living, and humor, as well as gift books, fiction, and the bestselling calendar line in the business. The company is headquartered in New York City’s Greenwich Village, with additional offices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; North Adams, Massachusetts; and Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit workman.com |
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| Company: | WORKMAN PUBLISHING |
| Location: | New York, New York. Please note that, due to COVID-19, this position will be working from home for the foreseeable future, although interested candidates must reside in either NY, NJ, or CT and be able to commute to Workman’s NYC office full-time when it’s once again safe to work in an office environment. |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please email résumé and cover letter to Diana Griffin, Workman Publishing, diana@workman.com. We apologize in advance, but not all applicants will receive a response. |
| Date Posted: | 8/26/2020 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
