Holtzbrinck Publishing Group

Publicity Assistant - MPG (SMPG)

USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support publicity operations for two Associate Directors, handling admin, media outreach, and event logistics in a publishing house.

  • Own administrative tasks and scheduling for two Associate Directors of Publicity.
  • Must-have: Exceptional organizational skills and ability to juggle deadlines.
  • Standout: Exposure to author publicity and press materials.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Providing administrative support for two Associate Directors of Publicity
  • Sharing departmental duties such as directing email queries and sharing department and company-wide publicity updates
  • Doing one-off and occasional batch mailings of ARCs and finished books
  • Assisting in writing and distributing compelling press releases and creative pitch letters
  • Assisting with author book tours, booking travel, updating budget docs, and maintaining schedules
  • Assisting in outreach to targeted media
  • Monitoring book coverage in key media outlets and tracking bestseller information
  • Researching media outlets and event venues and updating publicity database
  • Organizing and submitting for Book Awards

Requirements

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines
  • Work independently and hybrid
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work-ethic, curiosity, and a proactive approach to projects
  • Creative problem solving
  • Proficiency with Google Workplace, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn and manage new systems
  • This role is based out of New York, New York. The ability to work in a hybrid remote/in-office environment is a plus.
  • Relevant work experience to match the required skills/knowledge above
  • Internship at a publishing house or in a public relations capacity
  • Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience

Preferred

  • Some previous experience in an office environment is beneficial.
  • Desirable: Internship at a publishing house, in event planning, or in a public relations capacity is a plus.
  • Desirable: Ability to attend author events in NY/NJ/CT area