What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publicist, FSG position at Macmillan Job Board?
Farrar, Straus and Giroux is seeking a passionate, energetic, thoughtful and creative Publicist to lead the publicity campaigns for a selection of titles from the FSG, MCD, and FSG Originals imprints. Reporting to the Associate Director of Publicity, this individual will be responsible for planning and executing multiple publicity campaigns each season across a range of genres, including literary fiction, commercial fiction, creative nonfiction, current affairs, history, and more. To be considered for this position, please include both a cover letter and resume with your application.
What you'll do:
- Implement comprehensive publicity campaigns for a diverse selection of frontlist titles each season, in consultation with senior members of the department
- Pitch and coordinate coverage with top national and local media organizations, including reviews and interviews across print, radio, television, podcasts, and online outlets
- Write press materials, including compelling press releases and creative pitches
- Organize in-person and virtual author appearances and tours, including coordinating book signings, creating detailed itineraries, and arranging travel
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with contacts at media outlets, bookstores, and other industry organizations
- Collaborate closely with the other members of the publicity and marketing departments, as well as with authors, agents, editors, and the sales team
What you'll bring:
- A passion for books and literature, an open mind, and a curiosity that matches the wide array of titles that FSG and its imprints publish
- Some prior experience in securing publicity coverage, booking interviews, and arranging events
- Exceptional organizational skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
- Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask while working in a fast-paced environment
- Preexisting knowledge of key broadcast, print, and online contacts, and some experience with media placements
- Strong work ethic and critical thinking skills
Ideal Experience
- 3 years of publicity experience with a well-rounded knowledge of trade book publishing and the media landscape
This role will have an annual salary of $57,500-$60,000.
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Its publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.
U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, Macmillan publishes under the Pan Macmillan name. The German company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.
Salary : $57,500 - $60,000
