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Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist, Grand Central Publishing
Hachette Book GroupNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025
💰 $90,000/yr($65,000/yr – $90,000/yr)
About the role
SUMMARY:Grand Central Publishing is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, and creative Publicity Manager or Senior Publicist, depending on experience. The Publicity Manager/Senior Publicist will be responsible for creating and implementing publicity campaigns for titles across Grand Central’s fiction and non-fiction lists, including several major bestselling franchise authors/brands in the mystery/thriller space and expanding romance and sci-fi/fantasy categories. Duties include:
- Publicizing approximately 15- 20 titles per year. This includes executing all aspects of a publicity campaign, including managing author tours, booking national and local media, overseeing travel arrangements, and producing events.
- Developing and maintaining close working relationships with members of the press (broadcast, radio, print, digital, trades, podcasts, etc.) and seeking out new media outlets and opportunities for the expanding fiction list; brainstorming creative ideas on how to best publicize fiction to maximize exposure and sales.
- Working closely with authors on all aspects of publicity, including briefing authors for interviews and accompanying authors to publicity engagements.
- Strategizing media lists, creating press materials (full press kits, press releases, pitch & galley letters, author Q&A’s, etc.), and pitching media.
- Manage select major franchise authors in the mystery/thriller space
- Non-fiction campaigns particularly in pop culture, history, science, sports and memoir
- Fiction campaigns in the mystery/thriller, women’s fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, and romance categories
- Read and evaluate fiction and select non-fiction proposals for editors and provide prompt and thorough feedback; active interactions with editorial and marketing teams
- Attend author proposal pitch meetings as needed
- Mentor junior staff
- In-person & virtual media appointments; organizing media database and appointment schedule for the GCP team
- Developing and maintaining relationships with booksellers around the country, as well as off-site and lecture events venues.
- Planning and executing author appearances and details for trade shows, media events, pre-sell bookseller events and tours.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in publicity, preferably with experience working with high profile authors and brands
- Strong knowledge of national and regional media (electronic, print and broadcast), with established relationships with key media editors and bookers
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of the media, marketplace and competition
- Strong relationships with bookstores
- Ability to escort authors as needed, including the ability to travel domestically with authors when needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Familiarity with Muck Rack, Podchaser, Net Galley, and Edelweiss
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