Publicist

SUMMARY

The publicist is responsible for driving sales through the planning and implementing of successful publicity campaigns, book signings, and events through print, radio, television, and online media outlets. Creates and executes campaigns for key titles by developing press releases, pitch letters, press kit materials and arranging special events, interviews, reviews and other publicity strategies. Strengthens and develops media and bookstore contacts and maintains positive relationships with authors, key accounts and PR staff.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  ·  BABS required, preferably with a background in marketing, public relations and/or communications

·  Minimum 5 years book publicity experience, or experience in press relations and writing press and other informational materials, preferably for a religious publishing company or public relations agency.

·  Established relationships with publishing media contacts required. Direct experience within the religion category, preferred

·  Successful track record at securing visibility, interviews and media coverage for authors and books

·  Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with members of the media

·  Knowledge of media and press procedures

·  Superior writing and communication skills and faultless use of the English language

·  Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office, database skills)

·  Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail

·  Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

·  Ability to meet deadlines and sustain productivity under pressure.

·  Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDesigns and implements publicity plans for the religion categoryPitches stories about assigned titles and about the companyDevelops media relationships, locally,  regionally, and nationallySupervises the efforts of regional, national, and international press and publicity consultants when necessaryCreates all press materials, including press releases, press kits, background materials, fact sheets, bios and media alertsProvides information to authors, the press, the public, as well as internal constituents, by phone, email and in personWorks closely with VP, Marketing, marketing managers, editors, Publisher, and Corporate Communications on all publicity issues, including internal and external public relations and community affairsPrepares materials, attends meetings, and represents the company to the community Acts as an integral part of the marketing team.

About Church Publishing, Incorporated

Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) is the official publisher of worship materials for the Episcopal Church in the U.S. Founded in 1918 as the Church Hymnal Corporation, it publishes The Book of Common Prayer, The Hymnal 1982, and official publications of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, as well as liturgical planning software and online services through its Church Publishing imprint. The company also publishes books for the trade through its Seabury, Church Publishing and Morehouse Publishing imprints. Other divisions include Morehouse Church Resources, a provider of church supplies, furnishings, and vestments, located in Harrisburg, PA; and Morehouse Education Resources, a lectionary-based curriculum publisher located in Denver, Colorado, that also publishes faith formation programs and resources. Headquartered in New York City, Church Publishing Incorporated is an affiliate of the Church Pension Fund