Publicity Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Job Description
Our ideal candidate will have a strong interest in promoting books for young readers, including titles in the picture book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult categories.
The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to their work. They should be highly organized and attentive to detail, have a knowledge of and interest in the media industry, and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
The Publicity Team promotes the full general interest LBYR list, including books for all age levels, in a variety of genres, and from various viewpoints. The position is client-facing, serving as liaison between the division and journalists, bookstores, and authors.
This is a NYC based role. HBG’s current hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support Publicity VP’s media and event campaigns
- Organize and execute department media and reviewer mailings
- Circulate weekly media and event recaps
- Track and distribute bestseller information
- Support award submission process
- Manage billing for the department
- Write pitch letters and press materials
- Participate in seasonal brainstorming for LBYR titles
- Professionally communicate with authors, illustrators, journalists, and bookstore contacts
- Once fully onboarded and trained, the Assistant may have the opportunity to manage individual book campaign under the supervision of the Publicity VP. Those projects would include regular communication and collaboration with authors and illustrators; pitching national and regional media; and pitching author/illustrator event appearances.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Internships or prior work experience in publishing, PR, media, or other related fields
- Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative
- Interest in PR and the children’s book publishing industry
- Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Superb verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of the media
- Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva
How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $47,500. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.