DESCRIPTION
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Barnes & Noble Inc., is currently seeking a Manager of Children's Publicity in their Marketing department!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Creates and executes publicity campaigns for the entire children's list on a seasonal basis.
- Pitches the list to various children's book reviewers.
- Schedules author tours and events in cities nationwide.
- Cultivates and maintains author relationships.
- Maintains budget specific to children's publicity.
- Assists the VP, Marketing & Publicity with managerial duties within the department, specific to the children's area.
- Attends children's acquisitions meetings to help develop incoming author talent.
Position Qualifications:
- 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years children’s publicity experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of Bacon's Media Source a plus.
- Proven knowledge and strong contacts with the national media outlets (TV/radio/print), and book reviewers.
- Must be able to plan, oversee, and execute author tours.
- Must be able to multi-task and handle numerous publicity campaigns at once.
- Ability to work within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Please send resume and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: hr@sterlingpublishing.com.
Resumes without salary requirements will NOT be considered.
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