Associate Publicist
Pacific & Court
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Posted
- October 13, 2026
- Expires
- January 20, 2027
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Position overview
Pacific & Court, an award-winning book publicity firm based in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a resourceful, media-savvy, and highly organized associate publicist to join our team. This role is ideal for a junior-to-mid-level professional ready to take ownership of campaigns while expanding their strategic skill set. The publicist will lead day-to-day execution of book publicity campaigns while contributing to internal marketing and business development initiatives. This is a hands-on role for someone who is both a strong writer and a proactive thinker—someone who understands what makes a story land and is persistent in making it happen.
This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns, including drafting press materials and tailored media pitches
- Build and maintain relationships with print, digital, and broadcast journalists as well as podcast and influencer contacts
- Manage campaign media outreach and follow-up with consistency and attention to detail
- Oversee book mailings and distribution of assets to media contacts
- Research new outlets and develop targeted, thoughtful media lists
- Contribute to and manage content for Pacific & Court’s social media channels
- Write original, engaging, and SEO- and GEO-friendly content for the company blog and monthly newsletter
- Identify and research potential clients within the publishing industry
- Contribute to lead generation strategies and broader company growth initiatives
- Provide additional publicity and marketing support as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in book publicity
- Excellent writing and communication skills, both internally and client-facing
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Genuine interest in nonfiction books, publishing, and the media landscape
- Actively engaged with print, digital, and broadcast/podcast media
- Willingness to learn and utilize publicity platforms such as Cision and Qwoted
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and social media platforms
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience (range: $50,000–$60,000)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company
- Performance-based annual bonus
Application process
- Submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, and 1-2 relevant writing samples to P&C President Kourtney Jason at admin@pacificandcourt.com
About
Pacific & Court
Pacific & Court is an award-winning Brooklyn-based publicity and digital marketing company specializing in promoting independent authors and book publishers. Together, our team has over 30 years of experience publishing, promoting and marketing bestselling books.
