Church Pension Group Services Corporation Careers

Description

Department: Church Publishing Inc
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Education Level: BA/BS or combination of education and experience
Required Years Experience: 4

Church Publishing Incorporated is a multi-market publisher of trade books for general readers in leadership, spirituality, social justice, inspiration, wellness, and self-help, as well as academic and liturgical works and for the Episcopal Church.

With a rich history that began in 1918, we are home to four book imprints—Morehouse Publishing, Divinity & Discourse, Seabury Books, and Church Publishing—and produce 50 new titles each year for a range of readers. We manage a portfolio of more than 1,000 active publications that are sold worldwide in both print and digital formats.

Headquartered in New York City, our team is firmly committed to the publication of inspiring, informative, groundbreaking, and meaningful content. Connecting our valued authors with the broadest group of readers possible and supporting them on their publishing journey is at the center of everything we do 

CPI Website: 

https://www.churchpublishing.org/?_ga=2.52968234.30922529.1746452755-1045282290.1692212836

• Develop and implement effective publicity strategies to secure national and regional coverage across television, radio, podcasts, and in print and online publications.
• Create compelling and engaging press releases, pitch letters, author Q&As, and press kits.
• Organize and coordinate author events including bookstore events.
• Build and maintain relationships with editors, book reviewers, influencers, and other media professionals.
• Research and develop targeted mailing lists and coordinate book mailings for trade and academic titles.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on publicity campaigns and media coverage, leveraging insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date on current trends in the book publishing industry and in social media.
• Collaborate with the editorial, marketing, and sales teams to ensure the success of campaigns.
• Maintain media database and accurate records of all publicity efforts.
• Schedule meetings, process invoices, and track expenses.
• Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration

• Be a strategic thinker and a creative self-starter with a passion for the book publishing industry and a desire to learn, grow, and be successful.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, be detail-oriented, meet deadlines, able to multitask and prioritize.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment is essential.

• 4+ years previous administrative/support experience in a fast-paced environment;. Prior Publicity or similar industry internship experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field is preferred or a combination of education and experience will be considered. Interest in faith based publishing and social justice related topics is a plus.

Website: https://www.churchpublishing.org/?_ga=2.52968234.30922529.1746452755-1045282290.1692212836

Join us and Create A Better Future For Yourself!
  

Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees:  

• Medical (including Vision)
• Dental

 Core Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees:  

• Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
• Retiree life insurance

Elective Benefits available to eligible employees:  

• 401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)

Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees  

Parental Leave available to eligible employees  

Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays  

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.  

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair hiring practices and do not discriminate against job applicants or employees based on any protected characteristics. We also celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.