Publicist, DK (Hybrid)

Penguin Random House - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Publicist position at DK focuses on promoting Children's and Licensing titles within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role involves strategizing and executing PR campaigns, maintaining media relationships, and providing high-touch author care. The Publicist will collaborate with various teams and may also work on non-fiction adult titles, making it a versatile opportunity within a global publishing house.

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
• Must be able 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

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance
• Generous paid time off