Book Launch Manager - Fran Hauser
For Fran Hauser’s TWENTY MINUTES IS THE NEW HOUR
(Penguin Random House / Crown Currency)—9/22/2026 Pub Date
Reporting to: Fran Hauser
Email: fran@franhauser.com
Overview
Fran Hauser is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Book Launch Manager to support the launch of her next book, TWENTY MINUTES IS THE NEW HOUR. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career candidate interested in publishing and marketing to gain hands-on experience managing a book launch from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
Preorder & Sales Campaign Management
Support and help execute the preorder campaign, including:
Coordinating with corporate and bulk-order partners
Managing direct-to-consumer preorder initiatives and incentives
Track preorder activity and help identify opportunities to build momentum
Launch Planning & Execution
Maintain a master launch timeline and ensure key milestones are met
Assist in planning and executing launch activities
Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person book events
Serve as a central point of coordination across events, deadlines, and stakeholders
Content Calendar Management
Own and maintain the master launch content calendar, aligned with major milestones (preorder push, reviews, events, publication week, post-launch)
Coordinate with Fran and the content team to ensure the timely creation, approval, and delivery of assets
Identify opportunities to repurpose existing content (press, podcast appearances, pull quotes, events) across platforms
Press, Media & Promotion
Track press coverage, podcast appearances, reviews, and media mentions
Collect and organize pull quotes and testimonials for promotional use
Support outreach to partners, influencers, and media as needed
Vet and manage inbound media, partnership, and speaking requests
Project Management & Communication
Keep all launch-related tasks organized and moving forward
Ensure nothing falls through the cracks during a fast-paced launch period
Communicate clearly, proactively, and professionally with Fran and team
Ideal Candidate
1–2 years out of college, or a recent graduate with relevant internship experience
Background in publishing, media, marketing, PR, or related fields (including internships in editorial, publicity, marketing, or events)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable managing calendars, timelines, and checklists across multiple workstreams
Strong written communication skills
Prior project management experience preferred
Details
Contract, part-time role
$20/hour
Duration: February–October
10 - 15 hours/week (more intense around launch)
Remote-friendly
APPLY NOW BY CONTACTING: fran@franhauser.com
