Publicist, HBG Canada TEMP
Hachette Book Group Canada has an opening for a creative, ambitious, and experienced full-time publicist for a 14-month contract, five days per week (three days work from home, two days in the Toronto office).
Duration: This is a 14-month contract position.
Location: Toronto – Publicist will be in the downtown Toronto office two days per week (Wednesday/Thursday), and work from home three days per week. Toronto office located: 20 Richmond St E.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Schedule media interviews (print, television and radio) for specific HBG titles (including children’s and adult titles)
- Schedule and coordinate author publicity and event tours across Canada
- Coordinate media mailings for author publicity tours and media interviews
- Track media coverage and create publicity reports
- Manage and develop content for three social media accounts via Hootsuite (X, Facebook, Instagram) for HBG Canada and Hachette UK Canada
- Maintain and update database of influencer contacts
- Manage blogger and influencer outreach program in Canada to promote all HBG titles
- Create seasonal newsletters using Mailchimp to highlight upcoming titles available for request
- Manage blogger database to record books sent and review links received
- Liaise directly with book bloggers and influencers in Canada and fulfill requests as needed
- Repost and amplify content from HBG corporate accounts and publisher accounts
- Create monthly and annual social media analytics reports to look at overall growth and engagement and highlight social trends
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate
- Minimum two years experience in the Canadian publishing industry, specifically publicity
- Proficient in conversing with authors, reaching out to media, booking media interviews and scheduling events with festivals and event partners
- Experience using Canva and Hootsuite and a keen interest in social media
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good judgment and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a small, team-oriented office
The ideal candidate should be a quick learner who is passionate about the book publishing industry and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
For further information on HBG Canada, please view our website at www.hachettebookgroup.com.
Hachette Book Group:
Hachette Book Group Canada (HBG Canada) was established in 2009. It is the Canadian marketing and publicity arm of Hachette Book Group, Inc. (HBG).
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading US general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group; Grand Central Publishing Group; Hachette Audio; Little, Brown and Company; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Orbit; Workman Publishing; and Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishing companies.
Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Peace Prize and other major honors.
We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher.
Visit hachettebookgroup.com to learn more about HBG imprints. For updated news follow HBG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok, X.com, Pinterest, and YouTube.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position ranges from $50,000-$57,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position ranges from $50,000-$57,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.