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Hachette Book Group · 1 day ago

Senior Publicist/Publicity Manager, LBYR

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $78K/yr

4+ years exp

Hachette Book Group is a leading book publisher looking for a highly motivated Senior Publicist or Publicity Manager for Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR). This role involves creating and executing publicity campaigns for various book titles, collaborating closely with authors, illustrators, and the press to promote children's literature.

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Responsibilities

Publicizing approximately 30 titles per year, executing all aspects of each campaign—including developing media and event strategy, writing press materials, pitching and booking trade and consumer press, planning events/tours, and more

Working closely and collaboratively with authors and illustrators on all aspects of publicity, including briefing creators for interviews and accompanying authors to publicity engagements

Developing and maintaining close working relationships with members of the press (broadcast, radio, print, digital, trades, podcasts, etc.) and seeking out new media outlets and opportunities for LBYR’s titles

Developing and maintaining relationships with booksellers around the country, as well as off-site and lecture event venues

Planning and executing author appearances—from one-off events to full author tours

Owning department tasks, like overseeing trade show and festival strategy or managing the seasonal roundup process

Presenting on campaign work in standing meetings involving Sales and Marketing

Qualification

Publicity experienceChildren's publishing knowledgeMedia relationshipsAuthor tour managementWritten communicationOrganizational skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyEvent planningTeam collaborationProblem-solving mindsetAttention to detail