We Are Hiring: Publicity Director
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
We are seeking a Publicity Director to join our Marketing team at Deep Vellum and Dalkey Archive. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for the work of independent publishers and translation; experience networking within the literary field; and an enthusiasm for representing Deep Vellum and Dalkey Archive’s titles to the media.
The Publicity Director will work closely with the Marketing/Sales Director and Marketing Coordinator to collaboratively and creatively grow Deep Vellum’s programming, both local and international, and will have agency over media outreach for Deep Vellum’s list, along with our imprints A Strange Object, Dalkey Archive Press, Phoneme, and La Reunion (an impactful, diverse list of 50-60 titles per year).
Candidates must be detail-oriented, proactive, motivated, and self-managed. Experience with publicity efforts for independent presses is preferred. We are looking above all else for someone creative and enthusiastic who is ready to grow Deep Vellum’s publicity footprint.
Our Publicity Director will be responsible for the following (not an exhaustive list):
Develop and execute publicity campaigns across imprints
Secure local/national/international media coverage (including interviews, essay placements, and reviews) through tailored press materials and pitches
“Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts
Manage media databases, blurbs, and publicity hits in an organized fashion
Collaboratively organize author tours, events, and festival appearances
Provide regular PR updates internally and contribute to other department-wide publicity-related duties
REQUIREMENTS
Experience in literary publicity (independent publishing preferred but not necessary)
Proficiency in, or ability to become proficient in: email marketing software (Deep Vellum and Dalkey Archive use Emma), Microsoft Office, Dropbox
Required travel: occasional travel to conferences, festivals, and in-person publicity meetings when necessary
LOCATION
Must be located in Dallas, Texas or New York City.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs [at] deepvellum.org with the email title PUBLICITY DIRECTOR.
ABOUT DEEP VELLUM
Deep Vellum was founded in 2013 with the mission to bring the world into conversation through literature. We are dedicated to publishing socially engaged literature that fosters cross-cultural dialogue, breaks down barriers between communities, and promotes empathy. Since our inception, we have grown a list of over 1200 titles representing the world of literature, including winners of the Nobel Prize, Dublin Literary Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, and dozens more in the US and internationally. The list includes works from five imprints including Deep Vellum, A Strange Object, La Reunion Publishing, Phoneme, and Dalkey Archive Press, and spans fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography, kids books, and more. We strive for gender parity and diversity in our list. The Deep Vellum catalog currently represents authors from 100+ countries, written originally in 75+ languages. See our complete catalog here.
To apply, send your cover letter and CV to jobs@deepvellum.org