Associate Publicist, Clarkson Potter & Ten Speed Press (Hybrid)

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years exp

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive publicity campaigns and author-relations efforts as a publicist, coordinating campaigns each season and serving as a liaison with authors and agents.

  • Own planning and execution of seasonal publicity campaigns.
  • Must-have: 1–2 years in public relations or related field.
  • Standout: Author/agent relationship management and cross-team collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute publicity campaigns across lists each season.
  • Provide high-touch author care and attentive communication with authors and agents.
  • Develop, research, and maintain strong relationships.
  • Attend and present at regular sales and publishing meetings.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in public relations or a related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to set priorities while managing multiple projects
  • Ability to work seamlessly in a team as well as independently
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

  • Experience/expertise in the lifestyle and culinary media landscape a plus

Benefits

  • Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
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$16.1K
Traffic Source Mix
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47.1%
Direct
36.5%
Referral
12.8%
Social
2.8%
Paid
0.6%

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