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Salary- Administrative duties include: making travel arrangements for authors, reviewing & sorting incoming mail, distributing in-house materials, maintaining publicity databases, and managing billing for the department.
- Organize and execute department media/reviewer mailings
- Create weekly email recaps sharing media & event news
- Support award submission process
- Writing pitch letters and press materials
- Brainstorming publicity campaign plans for children’s titles
- Public speaking during company meetings, and outside meetings with media and event colleagues
- Planning and executing author tours, festival, and bookstore appearances
- Pitching and securing national and regional media for authors and illustrators
- Serving as a main point of contact for author and illustrators
- 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 and PowerPoint
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 range for this position is $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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, 2 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.
