Publicist – William Morrow Group (fiction)
Posted on: 5 Feb 2021
New York City, New York
Job Description
Overview
Join our dynamic William Morrow Group Publicity team as a Publicist! Under minimal supervision, the Publicist handles all aspects of a publicity campaign for approximately 2-3 titles a month, with an emphasis on fiction.
Responsibilities
* Works independently publicizing books and authors of fiction.
* Schedules interviews with broadcast, print and online media, developing proper angles and
* Briefs authors on how to handle interviews.
* Schedules author tours with both traditional bookstore appearances and off-site events involving third party partners.
* Actively develops and maintains media contacts, including national, regional, local and online.
* Writes press releases and pitch letters, and other promotional materials relating to a books campaign.
* Works closely with directors on developing creative publicity plans for each campaign.
* Works closely with marketing, sales, online marketing, and editorial.
* Provides feedback on publicity potential of book proposals and attends meetings with prospective authors and agents.
Qualifications
* A minimum of 3 years prior work experience in Publicity, with an emphasis placed on booking top-line media in both traditional and digital outlets and author tours
* A proven ability to generate creative angles and pitches
* An ability to work in a fast-paced environment under deadlines
* Extensive knowledge of the media and a familiarity with book reviewers, magazine editors, and bloggers
* Experience working on fiction campaigns
* A deep understanding of the digital media space, including bloggers and social media
* Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
* Ability to act as an ambassador and influencer to the media, agents, authors and other opinion formers to reinforce the reputation of HarperCollins as a major, innovative publisher
* Excellent communication skills, including exceptional writing skills
* Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
* A college degree or equivalent experience
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred.
HarperCollins Publishers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Locations US-NY-New York
Category Publicity
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets
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