Category: Public Relations
Location:
A book publicist develops and executes PR/media campaigns for publishing houses, traditionally and self-published authors. Key book genres represented include: fiction, children’s, health/wellness, memoir, lifestyle, self-help, and business. Position includes writing press materials, executing and overseeing media relations campaigns (to include landing mid to top tier media exposure), strategy design, and author branding consulting.
Responsibilities:
- Write press packs, experts pages, sample media questions and media pitches.
- Manage media relations campaign execution and client communication.
- Identify opportunities for contributed articles and tip lists for clients.
- Develop, identify and maintain relationships with the media. Pitch and secure placements in traditional and online media outlets and manage media requests for clients.
- Attend client meetings.
- Research media, newsworthy topics/events and angles/pitches online.
- Work closely with chief publicity strategist to craft and execute PR campaigns.
- Maintain communication with clients via phone, email for monthly updates and goal setting.
- Review campaign analytics with clients.
- Help authors create consistent branding.
Check out this blog post to see what a typical day looks like for a book publicist at PR by the Book: https://prbythebook.com/22-things-a-successful-book-publicist-does-in-a-day/
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