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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.
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.
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.
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
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
Full Time