SENIOR PUBLICIST / PUBLICITY MANAGER

PART-TIME / CONTRACT, FULLY REMOTE

the future of agency is hiring a Senior Publicist / Publicity Manager to lead and execute publicity campaigns across our diverse client list. This is a part-time, contract position for an experienced publicist with a strong network of media contacts and a track record of securing meaningful, high-impact coverage for both fiction and nonfiction books.

We are one of the only full-service book marketing and publishing consulting agencies in the industry, working with authors and publishers across genres and imprints. Our team of Big 5 expats brings deep publishing experience and a sharp, modern approach to book marketing and publicity.

As Senior Publicist / Publicity Manager, you will independently plan and lead 5+ full publicity and events campaigns per season, while also supporting smaller publicity deliverables for other agency clients. You’ll collaborate closely with our marketing team to ensure each campaign’s publicity, events, and media outreach align seamlessly with larger book marketing goals. 

This is a flexible fully remote role, with the opportunity to grow in the future. This role reports to the Senior Marketing Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Lead 5+ full-scale publicity campaigns per season, developing tailored media and event strategies for fiction and nonfiction titles

  • Pitch and secure major media coverage across print, broadcast, digital, and podcast outlets

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with editors, producers, and journalists across national, local, and trade media

  • Oversee event planning and logistics for author tours, launch events, and bookstore appearances

  • Manage speaking and special event pitching (festivals, conferences, etc.) for clients, including identifying opportunities, securing placements, and coordinating with event organizers

  • Pitch titles to high-profile and national book clubs and coordinate logistics for book club events

  • Coordinate bulk book orders and manage publicity logistics for author speaking events

  • Write and distribute press materials including pitch letters, press releases, and media alerts

  • Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Director and Campaign Managers to ensure unified strategy across all campaign touchpoints

  • Mentor and delegate logistics support to the Marketing & Publicity Assistant

  • Provide weekly or biweekly reports to clients with responses and feedback

  • Track publicity placements, contribute to wrap reports, and analyze campaign performance for clients and publishers

WHO YOU ARE:

  • An experienced book publicist with 5+ years of experience planning and executing successful publicity campaigns for both fiction and nonfiction titles

  • A strong communicator with established relationships across media outlets (national, broadcast, digital, and print)

  • Confident leading author communications, client meetings, and campaign updates independently

  • Skilled at organizing complex campaigns with many moving parts—events, press, and deadlines—without losing sight of details

  • Comfortable working remotely and collaborating through tools like Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, and sending pitches via an email CRM (Hubspot)

  • A proactive, creative problem-solver who loves books, media, and building meaningful connections

  • Kind, flexible, and professional—able to manage multiple authors and projects simultaneously with calm and clarity

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 5 years of book publicity experience (agency or in-house at a publisher)

  • Proven record of securing coverage in major national and niche outlets

  • Strong writing and pitching skills

  • Experience with author tour planning and event logistics

  • Familiarity with trade review submissions, media databases, and tracking tools

  • Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously

  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing and social media teams

COMPENSATION:

  • $40–$75/hour, commensurate with experience and scope

  • Approximately 20 hours per week, depending on campaign load

  • Fully remote, 1099 contract position

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AGENCY LLC:

  • the future of agency, a new book marketing and publishing consulting company, was founded in October 2022 by a Big 5 marketing veteran.

  • Our clients include authors at all of the Big 5 publishing companies, as well as indie presses, hybrid publishers, and indie authors.

  • We believe there is a reader out there for every book, and it is our job to find those readers for our clients.

  • We believe in using cutting-edge marketing technology and automations to save authors and publishing professionals time and money, while selling more books.

  • We do not tolerate racism, discrimination, or misogyny of any kind, and strive every day to create an equitable and inclusive environment for our employees, clients, and partners.

  • We prioritize a culture of learning and embrace opportunities at all levels to both teach and learn new skills.

  • We are a fully remote company with headquarters in Brooklyn, NY.

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and a short note about your interest in the role to info@thefutureofagency.com with the subject line: Senior Publicist Application – [your name]

the future of agency LLC 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.