Nelson Books is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and highly values diverse backgrounds and insights that fuel our innovation.

Join a big-five publisher and be part of our mission to inspire the world. After 30 years and countless best-selling children’s books, Nashville-based Tommy Nelson continues to be a leader in producing the top inspirational titles for kids. Publishing 30-35 new books annually, our list includes devotionals, picture books, Bible storybooks, and board books for readers 0-18. We partner with top communicators like Joanna Gaines, Max Lucado, Sadie Robertson Huff, Bob Goff, Kristin Chenoweth, Dude Perfect, and many more! 

Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for great content, stellar written and verbal communication skills, and will enjoy working in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment. 

• Develop and execute targeted publicity campaigns for each assigned title and set measurable goals for success.
• Craft publicity pitches and angles for both author-driven titles, but also proprietary topic-based books.
• Write press releases and creative pitch letters for each campaign.
• Pitch and book media coverage for author/titles to print, radio, online/digital, podcasts and TV outlets.
• Leverage social media to create awareness and buzz around book releases, with major traditional media outlets, influencers and bloggers.
• Actively develop and maintain media contacts, including national, regional, and local.
• Communicate PR wins to marketing and sales team internally.
• Continuously research new trends in publicity and children’s arenas.
• Oversee Tommy Nelson representation at key industry events, conferences, media pitching trips, author media appearances and/or book signings.
• Organize and complete all press mailings as applicable.
• Schedule and attend author media tours/events as applicable.
• Manage the publicity budget for assigned titles.
• Research, negotiate with, and manage outside publicity firms as needed.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of crafting and delivering professional pitches and news releases to media outlets
• Knowledge of media contact and engagement platforms such as Cision and Muck Rack preferred
• Proven success with digital PR outlets preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Skills:

• Desired candidate will be detail oriented, yet have a broad eye for the changing landscape of publicity, especially in digital
• Excellent communication skills, including exceptional writing skills
• Creative thinker
• Proficiency in making presentations to small and large groups.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Project management experience
• Track record of ability to generate creative angles and effective pitches
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment under deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capable of managing budgets
• Effective copywriter
• A deep understanding of the digital media space, including influencers, bloggers, podcasts, and social media 

Work Experience:

• 5+ years working in publicity, preferably in the book publishing, children’s/family entertainment or product spaces
• 2+ years national media pitching experience is desired in both traditional and digital outlets.
• Track record of traditional and digital media successes strongly preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer