The Job Exchange is a confidential service provided for all PPA members. Here's how it works. If you are looking for a new job, all submitted resumes must include a cover letter. Resumes will be kept on file for one month only. To view up-to-date listings, please go to the PPA website: www.publisherspublicity.org

If you would like to list a job opening in your department or firm, job listings may be placed by PPA members only. All listings must be submitted by e-mail. Each listing will appear in the next newsletter. Listings will run only once, unless re-submitted via e-mail to the newsletter editor.

Please direct resumes & job listings to Meg McAllister, meg@mcallrow.com

Executive Assistant
Krupp Kommunications, Inc.

Are you an experienced E.A.? Do you like to multi-task in a fast paced and creative environment?  Do you enjoy working simultaneously in both the personal and professional lives of someone? Do you like people and want to make a profound difference daily in a CEO’s life and the lives of others?  We are looking for a pro-active, energetic, organized, detail oriented person who thrives in high pressured situations.

Job Overview:

• The EA-CEO is a main liaison and confidant to the CEO.  THE ea-ceo will be a point person and confidant for the CEO for all communication, including phone, email, and other correspondence. 
• Accept all incoming calls and keep a daily call log.
• Schedule/facilitate one-to-one calls and set up/facilitate conference calls.
• Provide communication systems with CEO.
• Maintain public and personal/private calendars for CEO.
• Act as liaison and schedule meetings and demands for scheduled time with CEO from staff, vendors, clients, and other persons, including personal contacts and
• Coordinate and maintain CEO personal schedules as required, including hotel and vacation planning, social events, deliveries, pick ups, etc.
• Work to keep the CEO on schedule and on track to help manage her time and priorities as directed and as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks proactively for CEO to allow for better efficiency and time management in and for high-level business and creative initiatives.

• Prepare accurate weekly and monthly expense reports and code accordingly.

Required PC Software Experience: Extremely proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, all forms of email, online travel sites -- PowerPoint, Photoshop, Publisher, Quark, a bonus

Salary: Pending Experience (minimum 4-5 years experience as assistant or similar role).

Benefits: Full Health benefits, 401 K offerings and matching

PLEASE CONTACT: careers@kruppnyc.com, Attention: Lisa

Publicist/Senior Publicist
McAllister Rowan Communications Group

McAllister Communications (www.mcallrow.com) is seeking a publicist or senior publicist with experience booking a range of media (radio, print, tv, internet) to work on a variety of publishing and corporate projects. Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2-4 years experience; radio booking experience a must. We’re looking for a detail-oriented person who is able to prioritize and think outside the box when it comes to creative media strategies for books and beyond.

PLEASE CONTACT: darcie@mcallrow.com Attention: Darcie Rowan

Publicist
Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press seeks publicist with strong media contacts in law and medical field to join its publicity department. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal skills, strong author communication skills, experience booking tours and special events, and ability to coordinate all aspects of publicity for serious non-fiction titles & books for medical and law professionals.

The publicist will work on a wide range of non-fiction titles, from our medical, psychology, health, economics, law, and humanities etc lists.  Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience working in professional book publicity capacity.

Send resumes to:

Claudia Dizenzo, Senior Publicist
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 726-6447 (fax)
claudia.dizenzo@oup.com

Publicity Assistant
Picador

Publicity Assistant needed for busy, literary publicity department.  Will be responsible for providing administrative support to Director of Publicity and two senior staff members.  Responsibilities consist of both administrative and project work.  Administrative duties include clipping, filing, invoicing, media mailings, and maintaining the database.  Special projects include coordinating author tour schedules with Director, researching media, and implementing book publicity campaigns. Duties will grow to include creating press materials, arranging author tours, and setting up author interviews.  Strong potential for growth within department.

Requirements: Candidates should have at least one year of office or internship experience.  Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, are required.  Excellent telephone manner and the ability to handle multiple tasks is necessary.  Must be detail-oriented, organized, and a quick learner with a can-do attitude.

About Picador
Picador is the literary paperback imprint of Macmillan and, since its launch in 1995, has rapidly established itself as one of the leading literary trade paperback imprints in the country. We publish paperbacks from Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Henry Holt & Co., and St. Martin's Press, in addition to trade paperback originals. Picador authors of fiction and nonfiction include Pulitzer Prize winners Michael Chabon, Michael Cunningham, Jeffrey Eugenides, Thomas L. Friedman, Marilynne Robinson, and Anthony Shadid; National Book Award winners Jonathan Franzen, Shirley Hazzard, Denis Johnson, Richard Powers, and Susan Sontag; and National Book Critics Circle Award winners Jim Crace, Philip Gourevitch, and Julie Phillips. Picador’s bestselling authors include Paul Auster, Augusten Burroughs, Anita Diamant, Atul Gawande, Joseph Kanon, Naomi Klein, Lorrie Moore, Richard Price, Salman Rushdie, and Tom Wolfe.

Send resumes to:

Tanya Farrell
Director of Publicity
PICADOR
175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1900
New York, NY 10010
212-253-9627 fax
Tanya.farrell@picadorusa.com

Senior Publicist
John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., one of Forbes Magazine's "400 Best Big Companies in America,” is a global enterprise providing must-have content and services for the academic, professional, scientific, technical, medical, scholarly and consumer markets.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Publicist within the Publicity Department of our Professional Trade business. In this role you will execute publicity activities for business titles, which include developing press kits; pitching and booking national and local television, print, radio and on-line media; creating media lists; arranging and coordinating author interviews; and making presentations to sales, editorial and marketing managers.

Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 3 years publicity experience, strong pitching techniques, proven ability to generate creative media hooks, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Additionally, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines are also required. Familiarity and interest in business books and business books preferred. Strong media contacts, preferably with the business media is a plus. Writing samples are required with your application.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements to Wiley’s U.S. Career Site.

Although we appreciate your interest, only those candidates with whom we are interested in interviewing will be contacted.

Publicity Manager
John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., one of Forbes Magazine's "400 Best Big Companies in America,” is a global enterprise providing must-have content and services for the academic, professional, scientific, technical, medical, and consumer markets.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Publicity Manager within the Publicity Department of our Professional Trade business. Qualified applicants will execute publicity activities for our branded titles such as ForDummies® and Frommer’s. You will be responsible for developing press kits, pitching and booking national and local TV, print, radio and electronic media, creating media lists, arranging and coordinating author interviews, and making presentations to sales, editorial and marketing managers.

Ideal candidates will possess 4-7 years of publicity experience, strong pitching techniques, an ability to generate creative media hooks, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Additionally, supervisory experience, strong organizational skills and an ability to juggle many projects at one time are also required. Brand experience is a plus. Publishing experience preferred will also consider PR agency experience.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements to Wiley’s U.S. Career Site.

Although we appreciate your interest, only those candidates with whom we are interested in interviewing will be contacted.

Events Manager
John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., one of Forbes Magazine's "400 Best Big Companies in America," is a global enterprise providing must-have content and services for the academic, professional, scientific, technical, medical, and consumer markets.

Working in our Professional/Trade business as an Events Manager, you will be responsible for participating in discussions relating to strategy, budget, planning and implementation of individual product line/s events schedules, both domestically and globally. You will also be responsible for creating, developing and maintaining key event venue contacts. You will assist the Director in identifying key titles with marketing and editorial management, creating events plans and budgets that complement sales and outlet strategy; and making recommendations as they apply to events. In addition, you will oversee and facilitate the creation and implementation of a variety of different events, including: conventions, conferences, publicity, promotion and in-store and library events. Additionally, you will develop appropriate support pieces with advertising and promotions, marketing, publicity and sales.

Ideal candidates must possess 4 years of event, marketing or publicity experience, in-depth knowledge of events planning/coordination, knowledge of bookstore marketplace and marketing/publicity techniques as it relates to events planning. Additionally, excellent oral, written & interpersonal skills, analytical ability to perform quantitative and qualitative assessment of event efforts, market conditions, and sales analysis. Also needed are project & budget management skills.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements to Wiley’s U.S. Career Site.

Although we appreciate your interest, only those candidates with whom we are interested in interviewing will be contacted.

Publicist
Planned TV Arts

We are a midtown book publicity agency looking for a Publicist with 1-3 years experience promoting nonfiction and fiction books. Experience with and willingness to work with business books a huge plus! Must be a self-starter, team player and fit in with a fast paced work environment. Should have familiarity with the media - national media, road tour markets, major radio and NPR stations. We are looking for someone with a great personality who has lots of energy and enthusiasm. Competitive salary for the right candidate. Immediate opening.

Please contact Deborah Kohan at kohand@plannedtvarts.com.