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Associate Publicist/ Publicist, Basic Books Group

New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2025

💰 $65,000/yr($54,000/yr – $65,000/yr)

About the role

SUMMARY: The Basic Books Group, encompassing Basic Books, PublicAffairs, Seal Press, Bold Type Books, Basic Venture, and Basic Liberty, is dedicated to making the world smarter by publishing works of serious nonfiction by expert authors. The Basic Books Group is seeking a highly motivated Associate Publicist or Publicist to join our close-knit publicity team and to report into the Director of Publicity. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter and has some experience in promoting nonfiction titles across a range of subject matters. This is a NYC-based opportunity. Please note our current hybrid model is 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Secure reviews, author interviews, and features, for assigned titles in both national and regional/local media
Build and maintain relationships with media and event venue contacts nationwide
Arrange author events with bookstore and non-bookstore venues; coordinate travel for touring authors, as necessary
Create dynamic press materials and targeted email pitches
Collaborate and maintain relationships with authors on publicity campaigns
Partner with Marketing department to ensure that publicity plans are consistent with overall marketing strategy for the book
Communicate with Editorial, Marketing, Sales, and Subrights as part of a cohesive publicity effort for each title

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

2 to 4 years prior publicity or public relations experience.
Interest in serious, scholarly nonfiction subject areas, including science, history, social science, current affairs, and politics.
Knowledge of and experience working with a wide variety of local and national media.
Existing contacts among print, broadcast and online media contacts, or demonstrated ability to develop such contacts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; poise and confidence in communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills: ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively.

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The compensation range for this position is $54,000 - $65,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of e