Publicity Manager, LBYR

TITLE: Publicity Manager

DATE: January 2026

FLSA/CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Publicity - LBYR

LOCATION: New York

REPORTS TO: VP, Publicity

SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$78,000

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, collaborative, and creative Publicity Manager. This team member will be responsible for creating and executing publicity campaigns for titles across LBYR's all-ages general interest list-including books in the picture book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult categories.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in children's publishing and is an exceptionally skilled communicator who thrives in a highly collaborative work environment. They should be a consummate team player who is proactive, nimble, innovative, and who brings a positive, problem-solving mindset to the work.

This is a NYC based role, requiring three days per week in the office.

Duties include:

• Publicizing approximately 30 titles per year, executing all aspects of each campaign-including developing media and event strategy, writing press materials, pitching and booking trade and consumer press, planning events/tours, and more.
• Working closely and collaboratively with authors and illustrators on all aspects of publicity, including briefing creators for interviews and accompanying authors to publicity engagements.
• Developing and maintaining close working relationships with members of the press (broadcast, radio, print, digital, trades, podcasts, etc.) and seeking out new media outlets and opportunities for LBYR's titles.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with booksellers around the country, as well as off-site and lecture event venues.
• Planning and executing author appearances-from one-off events to full author tours.
• Owning department tasks, like overseeing trade show and festival strategy or managing the seasonal roundup process.
• Presenting on campaign work in standing meetings involving Sales and Marketing.