Publicist, DK (Hybrid)

$63,000 - $63,000/Yr

Penguin Random House LLC - DK US - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

101-250 employees

About the position

The DK publicity department is seeking a Publicist focused on Children's and Licensing titles to join the DK U.S. team. This role involves strategizing and executing PR campaigns for a variety of children's books and licensing titles, while maintaining strong media relationships and providing excellent author care. The position offers opportunities to work on both children's and adult non-fiction titles, contributing to a dynamic and fast-paced publishing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes publicity campaigns for multiple authors, creators, and brands.
• Provides high-touch author care and attentive communication with authors, agents, and internal publishing team.
• Develops, researches, and maintains strong relationships with national, online, podcast, and local media contacts.
• Writes creative and impactful press materials and pitches.
• Collaborates on campaigns with DK US and DK UK Children's and Library Marketing, Publicity and Editorial colleagues.
• Attends Children's, Library, and Licensing conventions.
• Preps authors for media interviews and events.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in book publicity
• Strong verbal and written communication and pitching skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts, notably in the Children's space
• Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues
• Experience and comfort presenting in front of groups including internal meetings
• A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker, and team player
• Proficiency with Muck Rack, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug insurance