Senior Publicist

About the position

For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God's Word. Today we're one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God's Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Are you passionate about books? Do you love bringing incredible stories and products into the spotlight? If you thrive on creativity, connection, and making a real impact, we'd love to have you on our team! Join our innovative PR team and help us shape the future of storytelling. Your creativity and passion can make a real difference. This role is on-site hybrid role in Carol Stream IL with flexibility for two remote days per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sr. publicist for Tyndale's book publishing groups and Alliance partners, NavPress and Focus on the Family.
• Develop strategic publicity plans and PR materials.
• Pitch and secure interviews, features, and review coverage with national and local media, including broadcast, print, podcasts and online blogs and sites.
• Cultivate relationships with media contacts, including TV/radio/podcast producers, book reviewers and influencers.
• Accompany authors to media bookings, author events and conventions as needed.
• Build strong relationships with authors, agents, marketing, sales and acquisitions teams.
• Work on Tyndale PR's social media.
• Ability to use PR software platforms such as Meltwater and Podchaser to pitch and follow-up with the media.

Requirements

• A college degree is required.
• 3+ years of public relations experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, independent work environment.
• Strong project management and organizational/follow up skills.
• Proven ability to generate effective press materials with creative and unique angles, pitches and that generate coverage.
• Familiar with working in a news cycle and pitching to news outlets.
• Experience in publishing or media is preferred.
• Ability to travel on occasion.
• Excellent written and presentation skills along with interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as detailed on the Tyndale careers page.