Publicist

PLEASE NOTE: The position is for 20 hours per week, hours and schedule can be discussed during the interview process.

Please include a cover letter with your resume.

The Publicist (Contractor) will support efforts to spread the word about the company, promote publications, and empower authors through strategic publicity initiatives.

This role is for you if:

• You have proven experience in book publicity and a strong media network
• You are a skilled communicator able to pitch effectively to media contacts
• You are detail-oriented and can juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• You are a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating across teams
• You want to utilize your publicity expertise for a mission-driven publisher

What you'll work on:

• Cultivate media relationships and pitch books for reviews, interviews, guest blogs, etc.
• Coordinate with outside publicists hired by BK or authors
• Support publicity strategies for new titles outlined in marketing plans
• Arrange review copies and galleys to be sent to media
• Add e-galleys to platforms like Edelweiss and submit to trade publications
• Proactively seek out opportunities to publicize books, authors, news, awards
• Monitor current events to pitch relevant BK titles for op-eds and interviews
• Assist authors with their publicity efforts alongside their publicists
• Write and distribute press releases as needed
• Research and implement publicity innovations and best practices

Requirements

Experience and qualifications:

• 3+ years of book publicity experience
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Established media contacts and relationships
• Strong project management abilities
• Experience with wire services like PRWeb
• Familiarity with publicity databases and tracking systems

Closing Notes:

Berrett-Koehler's mission is "connecting people and ideas to create a world that works for all." As a B Corp publisher, we are committed to an equitable workforce and sustainable practices.

This is a contractor position reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, and the VP of Sales and Marketing.

Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to book publishing, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in this position, your qualifications, your salary requirements, how you have been successful in similar jobs or volunteer work, and your personal qualities that account for your success. 

Benefits

This is a contractor role with compensation to be negotiated based on experience. The expected pay range is $28 - $32 per hour.