[Hiring] Publicity Manager @The Globe Pequot Publishing Group

Role Description

We’re looking for an experienced, creative and digitally savvy Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist (depending on experience) to join our high-performing team. Focused primarily on non-fiction, this is an opportunity for a publicist with a strong track record across genres—particularly in areas of nature, outdoor recreation, children’s and science—to help shape and deliver high-impact publicity campaigns for a diverse list of top-selling and emerging authors. You’ll work closely with your colleagues across Editorial and Sales to position titles, create standout campaigns that grow author profiles, amplify reach and generate national, niche and regional attention to drive book sales for maximum impact in an evolving media landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering successful, strategic marketing and publicity campaigns
• Excellent author care skills and experience and extensive network of media and booksellers
• Strong writing, copyediting and communication skills
• Collaborative, team-focused attitude with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with the nonfiction audience landscape, particularly in science, outdoor recreation, nature and children’s books
• Stellar time-management skills, organized and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro

Requirements

• Develop bold, creative publicity campaigns that drive engagement and sales for your list of titles across both traditional and new media channels
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, producers, new media contacts, influencers, digital platforms, booksellers and brand partners
• Strategizing and developing media lists, creating press materials, and pitching media
• Collaborate closely with authors, agents, editors, and sales reps to communicate and align publicity plans
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable success
• Analyze performance and ROI of publicity efforts and apply insights to optimize future campaigns
• Present campaign strategy and ideas internally and externally
• Partner with international teams to maximize global promotional opportunities and asset sharing
• Other projects related to focused categories and general department responsibilities

Company Description

For over sixty years, Globe Pequot has been at the forefront of the movement to save history for future generations. Our books tell untold or little-known stories from history, celebrate the unique or iconic characteristics of specific places, and tap into local pride. We publish books about iconic brands and people, regional interest, history, lifestyle, cooking and food culture, and folklore -- books that hit the intersection of a reader's interest in a specific place and their passion for a specific topic.