Publicist / Senior Publicist
The New Press
PublicityFull Time$62k - $70k
- Location
- New York, NY
- Posted
- October 28, 2026
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The New Press is seeking a Publicist / Senior Publicist. The Publicist / Senior Publicist develops and provides the best possible publicity and outreach campaigns for the New Press' books and authors, leads some of our innovative social media strategies, and partners with our development team on special initiatives. In this role, the Publicist is also responsible for getting the broadest possible attention for our distinguished and groundbreaking list.
This is a key position within the New Press publicity and marketing team and reports directly to the Director of Publicity and Book Marketing.
Responsibilities
- Extensive contact with authors (and organizations with which they are affiliated) as well as with major TV, radio, online and print and book review media is required, planning, and executing publicity campaigns from beginning to end
- Respond to media queries and represent the New Press and its mission in external media and bookseller meetings
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with members of the press and new media outlets
- Keep track of campaign results and communicate accordingly to manager and other stakeholders
- Write press materials, including press releases, pitch and galley letters, quote sheets, etc.
- Coordinate travel and other arrangements for author tours and create detailed tour schedules for campaigns
- Perform online research to acquire publicity contacts and contribute to all social media platforms
- Coordinate book sales for non-bookstore events
- Create promotional materials for campaigns, including social media graphics and printed material
- Help to manage Publicity and Marketing intern(s)
Qualifications
Candidates MUST meet the following qualifications in order to be considered for this role:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience doing similar work with a proven track record of excellence
- Candidates should be exceptionally well organized, detail oriented, able to juggle multiple projects and priorities, have initiative, and respond well to working under the pressure of deadlines
- Have the ability to work both independently as well as with a team and have a love of publishing and an interest in The New Press list and mission
- Knowledge of progressive media a plus
- Knowledge of Cision, Photoshop and InDesign a plus
- Must have excellent oral and written skills
Compensation and Benefits
- This is a full-time, non-exempt position
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
- The salary range for this position is $61,500-$70,000 depending on experience with a generous benefits package
Application Information
- Please email your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to [email protected]
- Please put your name and reference the title of the position in the subject line
- Submissions without thoughtful cover letters will not be considered
