Senior Publicist

Tyndale House Publishers - Carol Stream, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Carol Stream, IL

Publishing Industries

About the position

As a Senior Publicist at Tyndale House, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the public image of our authors and products. This position is ideal for a PR professional who is eager to work within a publishing company that collaborates with some of the industry's most esteemed authors. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement strategic public relations campaigns that resonate with various media platforms, ensuring that our authors' voices are amplified and our products gain the visibility they deserve. In this role, you will be tasked with crafting tailored PR strategies for each product, which will involve extensive communication with media outlets to secure publicity opportunities. You will engage with a diverse range of channels, including television, radio, podcasts, print, and web media. Your expertise in writing will be crucial as you create press materials, pitch stories, and schedule interviews. Additionally, you will manage numerous details and foster strong relationships with publishing groups, authors, agents, and media partners, ensuring that all parties are aligned and informed throughout the process. We are looking for a dynamic team player who possesses strong communication skills, both written and verbal. The ideal candidate will have a background in public relations, communications, or marketing, and will be passionate about driving visibility for our products and authors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated to make a significant impact in the world of publishing, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic PR campaigns for Tyndale authors and products.
• Communicate effectively with media outlets to secure publicity opportunities.
• Write press materials and pitch stories to various media channels.
• Schedule interviews and manage details related to media engagements.
• Foster strong relationships with publishing groups, authors, agents, and media partners.

Requirements

• A college degree is required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of public relations, communications, or marketing experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and presentation skills are necessary.
• Strong project management and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to build great relationships and work collaboratively as a team player.
• Willingness to learn and utilize a media database for pitching and follow-ups.
• Professional composure, strategic thinking skills, and business agility are necessary.
• Self-motivated and service-oriented attitude is required.