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Publicity assistant for random house publishing. By hallye lee. what you do. Work for the world’s largest book publisher H elp with arranging publicity campaigns, which help with promoting books Set up author signings Send out books for people to review
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Publicity assistant for random house publishing By hallye lee
what you do • Work for the world’s largest book publisher • Help with arranging publicity campaigns, which help with promoting books • Set up author signings • Send out books for people to review • Help the more experienced people in the business and eventually work your way up to their position
Requirements • BA in English (or other subjects related to it such as Journalism) • Work experience (does not have to be publishing related) • Be well-spoken, well-written, organized, and an independent worker • Be savvy with social media/technology, execute time management skills, pay close attention to detail, and understand how to use Microsoft Office efficiently
perks • Free books!!! • Living in New York • Outstanding benefits from HR (Human Resources) • Great 401k benefits • Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer • Fitness programs • Easy to ask for time off • Quick to hire new college graduates • Opportunities to work with amazing authors and books
restrictions • Hard to get promotions and/or raises • Living in New York
Median income • The median income for working at a publishing company is $32,000. • However, the yearly income for working at Random House Publishing is $36,000.
Bibliography • http://bookjobs.com/view-job/20533170 • https://www.pheaa.org/about/careers/equal-opportunity-employment.shtml • http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/publicity-assistant-salary-SRCH_KO0,19.htm • http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Random-House-Reviews-E4247.htm • http://www.ninc.com/blog/index.php/archives/meet-in-house-publicity-assistant-kathryn-tumen