Publicist, Doubleday (Open To Remote)

Publicist, Doubleday (Open to Remote)

Doubleday, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group at Penguin Random House, seeks an experienced Publicist to join its busy, close-knit publicity department. Successful candidates should be highly organized and self-motivated, with 4+ years of experience leading compelling publicity campaigns in a fast-paced, dynamic publishing environment.

Doubleday publishes an array of commercial fiction, literary fiction and serious nonfiction titles. Among the bestselling and prize-winning authors published by Doubleday are Margaret Atwood, Dan Brown, Bonnie Garmus, David Grann, John Grisham, Kevin Kwan, Candice Millard, Erin Morgenstern, and Colson Whitehead.

The Publicist will be responsible for a variety of titles per season, writing press materials, securing top national and regional media across print and digital, planning multi-city book tours, and liaising closely with authors, agents, editors, and marketing and sales colleagues. Candidates should have a personal passion for fiction and non-fiction books and the broad range of subjects in which we publish. This is an ideal position for a curious, creative candidate who has a passion for the literary world, current events, history, and the arts. 

The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing fiction and nonfiction PR campaigns, an established network of national broadcast, print, and online media contacts, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Candidates should possess strong internal and external communication skills, be adept in time management and multi-tasking, and have the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting. If you can handle the details of immediately urgent tasks but also remember to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed, you'll fit well within the publicity team here at Doubleday.

For consideration, please apply by January 2, 2023, using our application portal and include your cover letter and resume.

The Role:

• Conceive, develop, and execute original and effective publicity campaigns for approximately four titles per season, as well as some paperbacks
• Pitch and secure national, local, and trade media for reviews, interviews, and features across print, broadcast, and digital outlets
• Have strong written and communication skills and the ability to create compelling, creative pitches to media 
• Liaise directly with high-profile authors and their teams
• Cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships with key press contacts
• Maintain diligent records of publicity hits, clips, and press quotes
• Conceive and plan events and multi-city book tours, including arranging author travel 
• Support Doubleday publicity department with select administrative tasks

The Essentials:

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience owning publicity campaigns and all logistics within the trade publishing space is preferred
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment under deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, independent, problem-solving approach
• Be detail-oriented and organized
• Previous book publishing experience a plus
• If looking to work remotely, a confident and proactive approach to building relationships with external and internal stakeholders is a requirement

The salary for this position is $63,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. 

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world.  In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.  Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.  More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 266530