PR by the Book Senior Publicist

This is a remote position.

Our ideal candidate: Has been a book publicist for several years and LOVES it! Has a burning passion for landing authors on top tier press outlets and loves working with a team. Has leadership potential and is looking for growth with a successful boutique agency. Someone with passion for a job well done; who wants to be part of a caring work family for the long-term.

If you are the next PR by the Book Senior Publicist, you are someone who is ready to oversee authors and lead team members in a 20-year-old thriving family-owned business in the ever-changing book world.

You are a problem solver, confident, enthusiastic, ambitious, engaging, intelligent and results-oriented. An A-player with high integrity and impeccable ethics. You believe in yourself, and your ability to contribute and are laser-focused to achieve every day.

Exceptional relationship and communication skills allow you to influence people.

You value working from home, a flexible schedule, and working with a team of committed professionals.

Who We Are:

PR by the Book, LLC is a boutique publicity firm specializing in literary media relations campaigns and social media campaigns for authors and experts. We pride ourselves on offering a lifestyle company culture that includes a flexible schedule and a virtual office.

Responsibilities:

• Write press packs, experts pages, sample media questions and media pitches.
  

• Manage media relations campaign execution and client communication.
  

• Identify opportunities for contributed articles and tip lists for clients.
  

• Develop, identify and maintain relationships with the media. Pitch and secure placements in traditional and online media outlets and manage media requests for clients.
  

• Attend client meetings.
  

• Research media, newsworthy topics/events and angles/pitches online.
  

• Work closely with chief publicity strategist to craft and execute PR campaigns.
  

• Maintain communication with clients via phone, email for monthly updates and goal setting.
  

• Review campaign analytics with clients.
  

• Help authors create consistent branding.
  

• Attending monthly Zoom team meetings and Zoom brainstorm strategy sessions.
  

IT Qualifications (hardware/software/applications):

• Mobile smartphone
  

• High Speed Internet Connection
  

• GoogleApps for Business (gmail, Google docs)
  

• Mac or PC basic skills
  

• Google
  

• Muck Rack
  

Leadership - Interested in moving up to Publicity Manager

• Able to regularly spot and resolve client/campaign issues
  

• Consistently contributes at strategy (brainstorm) sessions
  

• Vocal and active at team meetings and other company functions
  

• Mentors team members and interns on publicity knowledge/creativity, book industry knowledge, professionalism and company culture
  

Client Confidence

• Inspires confidence and high level of trust with clients
  

• Needs limited assistance at understanding and communicating clients message
  

Requirements

• Self-starter with initiative and literary creativity
  

• 5+ years of PR campaign management and execution
  

• Proactive problem solver that is solutions oriented
  

• Book lover
  

• Positive attitude/ team player
  

• Understanding of Muck Rack media database a plus
  

• Excellent communication skills
  

• Independently manages workflow
  

• Creative writer
  

• Ability to work from a home office