Publicist

Chronicle Books is seeking a Publicist based in either San Francisco (preferred) or New York City to develop and implement publicity campaigns across its dynamic publishing categoriesincluding Food & Wine Art Entertainment and Lifestyle. This role is ideal for a creative proactive and organized individual with strong media relationships excellent writing and pitching skills and a passion for storytelling that drives discoverability and sales. The Publicist will collaborate closely with authors agents media contacts internal publishing groups and marketing and sales teams to elevate the visibility of Chronicles distinctive publishing program.

Key Responsibilities: The person in this role will pitch and secure coverage in print/broadcast/online media build and maintain strong relationships with media influencers booksellers and event programmers and research and develop relationships with new outlets for possible coverage. They will write compelling press materials execute author tours attend publishing group and marketing meetings monitor and report on campaign performance and track and share sales trends and media momentum for assigned titles. The Publicist will also serve as a representative of Chronicle Books at author events trade shows and conferences as needed.

Hiring Salary Range: $68000 - $78200. This range represents the anticipated low and high ends of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including but not limited to an applicants education experience knowledge skills abilities and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.

Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits including but not limited to medical dental and vision insurance 401k a profit share plan three weeks of paid vacation to start two weeks of sick time per year and company holidays including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Years Day paid family maternity and paternity leave commuter benefits long-term disability insurance annual tuition assistance annual wellness stipend and more.

Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our San Francisco office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.

To Apply: Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the companys vision of a diverse equitable inclusive and collaborative workplace and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above we still encourage you to apply.

About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco Chronicle Books is one of the worlds most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books gifts and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art photography food lifestyle pop culture humor self-help wellness childrens books and stationery among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors bestselling series and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists writers and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit .

Applicants will need a minimum of four years of experience in publicity preferably in book publishing lifestyle media or related fields. They will need to have existing relationships with national media and key cookbook outlets proven abilities to secure high-impact national and regional media coverage demonstrated experience planning and executing author tours and media events and strong written and verbal communication skills with exemplary copywriting addition applicants will have a solid understanding of the media landscape the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines with precision and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Muck Rack or other media databases. We are looking for a self-starter with excellent organizational and collaborative skills who will demonstrate a passion for illustrated publishing and Chronicles core categories.