Publicist

DESCRIPTION Heritage House Publishing is seeking a creative, collaborative, strategic-minded Publicist to join our team on a part-time basis (20–24 hours per week). Reporting to the Associate Publisher, the Publicist will plan and generate dynamic publicity campaigns to create public awareness of our books. This position is remote but presents the opportunity to work with Heritage House team members in Victoria and/or the Lower Mainland, BC. Heritage House Publishing is an independent book publisher based in Victoria, BC, within the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt, and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) Peoples. We are a Certified Canadian Publisher specializing in regional interest, history, memoir/biography, nature, and children’s books. Key Responsibilities: • Create and execute comprehensive media and publicity plans for approximately 20 new titles per year, including media pitches, review submissions, festival pitches, and event planning. • Develop and maintain positive relationships with media, event organizers, and booksellers. • Track and record all media hits, events, and award news and circulate regular publicity updates to sales reps. • Assist in guiding authors through the cycle of each book, explaining the publicity process and collaborating with them to create dynamic, realistic plans. • Build and maintain a growing database of contacts for traditional media, genre- and book-specific organizations, educational and academic institutions, literary awards, and literary festivals. • Participate in weekly HHP team meetings, monthly marketing meetings, and seasonal sales meetings with Canadian and US reps. Skills & Qualifications: • 3+ years of recent experience in book publishing or related field (marketing, communications, media, public relations). • Post-secondary education in publishing or related field. • Familiarity with current media landscape, including in-depth knowledge of new trends and strategies. • Knowledge of the Canadian publishing industry, particularly regional-interest and children’s books. • Strong media contacts across Canada and the US, but particularly in western Canada (BC and Prairies). • Excellent time-management and project-management skills, with proven ability to adhere to timelines and budgets. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Knowledge of G Suite and Adobe Creative Suite. Heritage House Publishing is committed to building a diverse team of publishing professionals, representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. To apply for this position, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by no later than August 28, 2026. Interviews with eligible candidates will be conducted remotely via virtual meetings. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Publicist will plan and execute comprehensive media and publicity campaigns for approximately 20 new book titles per year. They are responsible for maintaining media relationships, tracking hits, and guiding authors through the publicity process.

Candidates need over 3 years of experience in book publishing or a related field and post-secondary education in publishing. Strong media contacts in Western Canada and proficiency in G Suite and Adobe Creative Suite are required.

• Time managementPreferred
• Google WorkspacePreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Media Pitching
• Publicity Planning
• Event Planning
• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Time Management
• G Suite
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Book Publishing
• Communications
• Public Relations
• Media Relations

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available