We're Hiring: Publicity Director

We are seeking a Publicity Director to join the team at Deep Vellum and Dalkey Archive Press. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the work of independent publishers and translation; a strong network within the literary field; and an enthusiasm for representing titles across all of Deep Vellum’s imprints to the media.

The Publicity Director will work closely with the Marketing Director and Programming Director to collaboratively and creatively grow Deep Vellum’s readership, amplify our mission, and expand our reach locally, nationally, and internationally. The Publicity Director will be responsible for media outreach and campaigns across Deep Vellum’s imprints, including A Strange Object, Dalkey Archive Press, Phoneme Media, La Reunion, Fum d’Estampa, and Burro Libro Press: an impactful, diverse list of approximately 50 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 organized and enthusiastic who is ready to take the helm of Deep Vellum’s expanding 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

  • Communicate proactively with authors and agents about publicity, press coverage, marketing ideas, events, and general updates

  • 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: Ingram metadata platforms (CoreSource iPage, iQ), 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 $55,000-$60,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance; generous annual vacation dates; flexible sick leave; and parental leave policies. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs [at] deepvellum.org with the email title PUBLICITY DIRECTOR. Applications must be received by November 4, 2026 to be considered.

ABOUT DEEP VELLUM

Deep Vellum is a 501c3 nonprofit literary arts organization 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 seven imprints, including Deep Vellum, A Strange Object, La Reunion Publishing, Phoneme Media, Fum d’Estampa, Burro Libro Press, and Dalkey Archive Press, and spans fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography, kids’ books, and more. The Deep Vellum catalog currently represents authors from 6 continents, 100+ countries, written originally in 80+ languages.

WIll Evans