Heather Huzovic
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Publicist with over 25 years experience, excelling in media relations and publicity campaign planning and booking. Expert in crafting strategic PR campaigns and securing podcast and radio appearances. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a keen ability to research, with a portfolio that includes securing spots on The Joe Rogan Experience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Publicist
Self Employed Publicist
BROOKLYN, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Works as an independent publicist in New York City, partnering with various publishing houses, publicity agencies, and other independent publicists.
- Coordinate publicity campaigns featuring podcast interviews, TV and radio interviews, and articles in print and online outlets.
- Specializes in podcast and radio tours of all genres, having booked outlets including The Joe Rogan Experience, The Ed Mylett Show, The Hello Someday Podcast (top 100 mental health podcast, ranked in the top 0.5% of all global podcasts with over 1.5 million downloads), Criminal Conduct (true crime), Coast to Coast with George Noory, WNYC Radio, and WBUR Radio.
- Works with authors of all genres, including Self-Help, Spirituality and Religion, Health and Fitness, True Crime, Memoirs, Music (including people like Gene Simmons and Janie Hendrix, on behalf of her brother), Food and Drinks, Business, Fashion, and more.
Senior Publicist
Media Connect (division of Finn Partners)
New York, NY
09.1998 - 05.2009
- Cultivated relationships with media outlets to secure press coverage.
- Developed and implemented strategic PR plans and campaigns.
- Created targeted media lists for authors of all genres.
- Responsible for training and overseeing interns for Morning Drive Radio Tours.
- Booked corporate radio tours for the parent company (Ruder Finn) in the areas of healthcare.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-1998
Skills
- Publicity campaign planning
- Copyediting and creating press materials
- Media relations
- Ability to understand the client's goals and treat them as an individual
- Ability to communicate effectively and consistently
- Comfortable working alone, or collaborating with others
- Knowledge of Cision, Muck Rack, and Podchaser
- Consistently researching new podcasts to pitch
Timeline
Publicist
Self Employed Publicist
11.2024 - Current
Senior Publicist
Media Connect (division of Finn Partners)
09.1998 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania