Publicist

Posting Description

PUBLICIST MIT Press will enact trade publicity campaigns and for performance management partnership management and improving operational efficiency; conceive develop and execute integrated cohesive publicity campaigns for 1012 books per season; build and maintain relationships with editors book reviewers influencers and other media professionals; communicate detailed campaign updates directly to key stakeholders both internally and externally; create press releases pitch letters author Q&As and press kits; facilitate author tours and events programs as appropriate for their titles; and manage several trade book publicity campaigns each season.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in a related field; a minimum of two years of PR or communications experience; proven track record in managing successful publicity campaigns; media contacts across a large number and range of global outlets; excellent people skills and a track record of working with publicity clients and external stakeholders; excels in managing title campaigns consistently exceeding expectations and receiving a consistent level of national specialist and mainstream media coverage; ability to competently navigate different regional media markets and achieve results globally; ability to manage projects and see that they are successfully resolved and evaluated; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environment; excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail; proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook FileMaker Pro CisionPoint and Adobe Pro Suite; ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment. PREFFERED: Experience with Biblio. Job #249076

This is a fulltime position based in Cambridge MA with the option for hybrid work.

4/8/2025