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Book Publicity Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Editor, Basic Venture

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by ... Collaborating with the publicity, marketing, and design teams to package and position books.

Editor, Basic Venture

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by ... Collaborating with the publicity, marketing, and design teams to package and position books.

Editor, Basic Venture

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by ... Collaborating with the publicity, marketing, and design teams to package and position books.

Studio Manager, Workman

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... publicity/marketing, production and accounting departments to ensure timely workflow, department ... Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for ...

Studio Manager, Workman

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... publicity/marketing, production and accounting departments to ensure timely workflow, department ... Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for ...

Studio Manager, Workman

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... publicity/marketing, production and accounting departments to ensure timely workflow, department ... Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for ...

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Write copy for tip and launch sheets, catalog, online retail feeds, and book jackets/covers that effectively positions each title for internal sales, marketing, and publicity teams as well as ...

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Write copy for tip and launch sheets, catalog, online retail feeds, and book jackets/covers that effectively positions each title for internal sales, marketing, and publicity teams as well as ...

Sales & Marketing Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$24.52 - $28.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Reporting to the Executive Director of Marketing & Publicity, this is an integral role that works ... Experience working in a fast-paced office environment and/or book publishing experience is a plus.

Designer - Celadon

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Closely collaborate on book projects with the editorial team, creative director, marketing, publicity and production department * Collaborate with freelancers, illustrators, photographers, and agents

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How much do book publicity jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for book publicity in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a book publicity?

A Book Publicity job involves promoting books and authors to the media and the public. Publicists work to secure media coverage, such as book reviews, interviews, and features in newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and online platforms. They also develop press materials, coordinate book tours, and engage with influencers to generate buzz. The goal is to increase visibility and drive book sales through strategic marketing and media outreach.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in book publicity, and why are they important?

To thrive in Book Publicity, you need strong writing, media relations, and organizational skills, usually paired with a degree in communications, marketing, English, or a related field. Familiarity with media databases (like Cision), email marketing platforms, and press release distribution tools is commonly expected. Networking, creativity, and effective verbal communication are the soft skills that help professionals excel in promoting authors and books. These competencies are vital for building effective campaigns, managing author expectations, and securing positive media coverage in a competitive publishing landscape.

What are some common challenges faced in book publicity?

Book publicity professionals often face the challenge of capturing media attention in a crowded market, especially when promoting debut authors or niche genres. Balancing multiple book campaigns simultaneously requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks. Additionally, adapting strategies to changing media trends and tight publication deadlines is part of the job. Teamwork and collaboration with authors, editors, and marketing teams are essential to maximize promotional impact and overcome these hurdles.

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Infographic showing various Book Publicity job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,573 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Audio Marketing and Operations Assistant

Hachette Book Group

New York, NY • On-site

$52K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Hachette Book Group rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 19 rated publishing


Job description

SUMMARY:

Hachette Audio seeks an Audio Marketing and Operations Assistant to support its SVP and other operations staff with administrative duties. Our small, dynamic department produces and sells over 700 titles a year, across all popular genres and with award-winning and bestselling authors. This position will afford a great view across various functions of different publishing operations, as the department encompasses Production, Marketing, Sales, Managing Editorial, and Publicity roles. Ideal candidates will be extremely detail oriented, discreet, professional and able to balance multiple projects with varying due dates and recurrence at once.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create and upload Soundcloud links and audiograms for all Hachette Audio and client titles
  • Upload studio/marketing assets to asset management system for company wide access
  • Create and distribute digital audio codes for authors, agents and HBG staff
  • Process and track production/plant/vendor invoices and trigger union payments
  • Maintain and update Narrator Database
  • Schedule departmental meetings and draft weekly status meeting minutes
  • Maintain departmental process documentation
  • Submit quarterly music use reports
  • Maintain department organization chart and Bookends data
  • Order supplies for team/WB Masonordering

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word
  • Previous administrative assistant experience is a plus; proprietary program training will be provided in house.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail.
  • Prior experience or interest in book publishing a plus

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both aresume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role. This position requires a proficiency in written communication, as such we cannot allow the use of any writing aids such as ChatGPT to complete your application materials. Any use of AI will result is disqualification for the role.

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 is $52,500. 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.

Employment Type: Full-Time

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