Publicist

McGill-Queen's University Press seeks a Publicist for a six-month, full-time contract. Under the direction of the Marketing Manager, the Publicist is responsible for ensuring visibility of all new books and building the reputation of McGill-Queen's University Press. They write press releases and pitch media, working with freelancers where appropriate, and find new and innovative ways to bring MQUP titles to the attention of potential book buyers. They are solely responsible for coordinating the submission of MQUP books for review and sharing published reviews with authors and interested partners. They support the editorial, production, and marketing teams by securing strong endorsements for all new books and submitting final jacket copy on deadline. They serve as a vital contact between the marketing team and our authors, providing superior author support in both English and French. They are dynamic, they love to brainstorm creative marketing and publicity plans, and they are eager ...