Career Center

Johns Hopkins University Press seeks a Journals Sr. Publicist who will be responsible for creating and maintaining a favorable public image for JHU Press Journals through the management of the JHU Press Journals public relations program. The Sr. Publicist will join a team of exceptional professionals committed to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world by providing global access, impact, and influence for the scholarship that we publish and distribute. This position will help to ensure that the Press is a leader in the selection and development of innovative ideas and scholarship; the creation of pioneering technologies to enhance discovery and learning; and the connection of people to the most trusted knowledge from global researchers, scholars, and educators.

The overall impact of this function is to increase the awareness of and adoption of the 100+ scholarly journals we publish and the 25 scholarly associations we serve. This position reports to the Director, Journals Sales and Marketing.

The Press is committed to honoring every persons inherent dignity as human beings and making that the foundation of our organizational culture. We proactively find ways to ensure opportunities that promote justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to publish courageously, - giving voice to groundbreaking ideas. We support each other and our stakeholders and envision a future where knowledge enriches the lives of every person. The successful candidate will join a welcoming community that is inclusive and values the contributions and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop a JHUP Journals communications plan including strategy, goals, and tactics.
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast, and online media.
• Create customized public relations plans for client editors or associations as requested.
• Oversee all JHUP Journals public relations activities.
• Direct social media efforts to engage audiences across traditional and new media.
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within publishing, academic, and industry media.
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests.
• Craft detailed press releases and written communications tools for media outlets when necessary to help develop a strategic narrative that creates marketing opportunities.
• Strategize a communications plan to crisis events when needed.
• Monitor, interpret, and report PR results on a monthly basis.
  
• Manage the application and submissions process for scholarly publishing industry (e.g. CELJ, Prose, etc.) and marketing (e.g. AMA, MarCom, PRSA) awards.
  
• Serve as a member of the Journals website development team.
  
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
  
• Build relationships with thought experts to grow industry awareness.
  
• Maintain keen insight of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them.
  
• Provide back-up assistance for the Journals advertising program.
  
• Serve as a knowledge resource by remaining current on developments in the fields of marketing, communications and public relations, not-for-profit management, and scholarly publishing.
  
• Occasional travel involved to assist with onsite staffing of exhibits as needed.
  
• Provide assistance to Director, Journals Sales and Marketing as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly developed writing, grammar, and communications skills.
• Tactical knowledge of all primary social media platforms.
• Ability to budget time effectively, organize/prioritize multiple tasks with an aptitude for quality, accuracy and detailed work.
• Have knowledge of and experience with media needs and media relationships.
• Answer requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source.
• Ability to maintain confidential information while demonstrating ethical and professional conduct at all times.
• Must be a assured communicator and presenter.
• Experience with various digital media, including audio recording, still photography, videography and graphic design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Canva.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS, Web technologies and social media platforms is helpful.
• Experience with Altmetrics and Google Analytics is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Problem Solving

• A high degree of problem solving is required as is the ability to manage multiple, complex projects.
• Establishing and managing budgets, priorities and schedules is an essential requirement as is working in partnership with outside contacts and inside personnel.

Relational Skills

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the staff, community and local media.
• Internal Contacts: Director of Journals Sales and Marketing, Journals Marketing Department, Journals Publisher, Journals Division Staff, Project Muse Staff, Books Division Marketing Staff and JHU PRESS IT staff.
• External Contacts: Editors, Association executives, vendors, news and media representatives, and colleagues at other University Presses.

Supervisory Duties

• Limited. Oversees duties of student assistance when appropriate.

Teaming Skills

• Incumbent must work very closely with the Director, Journals Sales and Marketing, the Journals Marketing Department, Journals Division staff, other JHU PRESS Division staff, JHU PRESS IT staff, editors and association officers to define PR and communications objectives and implement projects.

Innovation

• Creativity and innovation are greatly encouraged in this position. This position will require conception and design of major new projects when situations call for it.

Managing Change

• Must be able to not only adapt to changes within the department, division, the Press and scholarly publishing industry but also to act effectively, when necessary, as a change agent.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
  

• At least five years of work experience, with at least four years in book publicity, or related PR or news environment role required.

Classified Title: Sr. Publicist 
Working Title: Journals Sr. Publicist

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC  
Min/Mid/Max Annual Salary Range: $52,230-$71,890-$91,550 (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee Group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: Journals Marketing 
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

NOTE:

This position does not offer sponsorship.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Johns Hopkins University