Asst / Assoc Director, Publicity, Crown

Job Description

Asst/Assoc Director, Publicity, Crown (Open to remote)

The Crown Publishing Group is seeking an experienced, creative, and enthusiastic Assistant/Associate Director (based on level of experience) to join the Crown and Currency imprints. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a bestselling, critically acclaimed non-fiction program which includes titles in the current affairs, social justice, politics, history, business, technology, and memoir categories and publishes such notable authors as President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Rachel Maddow, Erik Larson, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Matthew McConaughey, Timothy Snyder, and Matthew Desmond. The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing non-fiction PR campaigns, a well-established network of national broadcast, print and online media contacts, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position reports to the VP, Director of Publicity.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Oversees the development, planning and execution of publicity campaigns for lead titles across the Crown and Currency lists each season; this includes identifying possible readerships, maximizing exposure for our authors and books through earned media roll-outs, creating dynamic author events, and brainstorming ideas for engaging the sales department, outside partners and bulk sales opportunities, and social media communities.
• Participates in and contributes publicity perspective at key internal and external meetings with editors, sales, authors, and agents.
• High-touch author care and attentive communication with authors and agents.
• Developing, researching, and maintaining strong relationships with national, online, and local media contacts.
• Attending and presenting at regular sales, publishing and integrated meetings.
• Author media training.
• Identifies opportunities for enhancing and improving both imprint campaigns and departmental best practices--new tools, platforms, partners, outlets, trends, etc.
• This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities which include attendance at in-person meetings with authors and agents, staffing of author events, and accompanying authors to media engagements.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in public relations or a related field
• Experience working with sensitive material and high profile authors
• We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, & PA).
• Exceptional communication and pitching skills
• Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts
• Have the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting
• Experience presenting in front of large groups including internal meetings
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively while also responding to urgent issues
• A motivated self-starter, strategic thinker and team player

The salary range for the Assistant Director position is $78,000 - $87,000 and the salary range for the Associate Director level is $92,000 - $102,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyqzp3-3-145-84-183-42 in your application.