About Us:
Nissen Public Relations is a boutique book publicity and PR firm specializing in media relations for nonfiction authors, executives, experts, and thought leaders. We handle media pitching, press kit creation, excerpt placement, and campaign strategy for a roster of author and executive clients. Business, health, science, news, current affairs, politics, history are all topics we cover - and more.
About the Role:
We're looking for a part-time Associate Publicist to support our growing client roster. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys the day-to-day work of book and author publicity — pitching media, building press materials, and keeping campaigns moving.
Responsibilities:
- Research and build targeted media lists for client campaigns
- Podcast research, outreach, pitching and scheduling
- Draft and send pitches to journalists, producers, and hosts
- Assist with press kit creation and excerpt placement
- Track coverage, placements, and campaign status
- Support client communication and reporting as needed
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in PR, media relations, publishing, or journalism preferred
- Experience with media databases (Cision, MuckRack, Podchaser, etc.) is a big plus
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, small-team environment
- Interest in nonfiction publishing, media, or author platforms a plus
Schedule:
20 hours/week, flexible scheduling within core business hours; remote work.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief note on your interest in book/author publicity.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
