Joseph Papa Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny / Richmond, Va

Joseph Papa creates and implements results-driven media and promotion campaigns for numerous high-profile clients and companies. He specializes in working with celebrities, authors, and publishing companies.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Developed, implemented, and evaluated a comprehensive public relations and communications program to advance Equality Virginia’s education, outreach, and advocacy mission.

Greater New York City Area

Planned and executed PR and communications strategies as well as national tours and events for New York Times best-selling authors including: Alan Cumming, Regis Philbin, Sherri Shepherd, Bob Saget, Debbie Reynolds, Molly Ringwald, Susan Lucci, Maria Bello, David Spade, Holly Madison, Bobby Brown, D.L. Hughley, Louis Zamperini, Heart (Ann & Nancy Wilson), Derek Hough, Amy Purdy, Dyan Cannon, Russell Brand, Sarah Silverman, Molly Sims, Gregory Maguire, Nikki Giovanni, etc.Pitched and secured national and local coverage across all media including features in The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Buzzfeed, The Daily Beast, and Yahoo as well as interviews on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The Daily Show, multiple CNN, MSNBC and Al Jazeera America shows, Fresh Air, and other National Public Radio showCreated strategic press plans across multiple media platforms Fostered strong and personal relationships with many television and print editors and producers Co-managed social media accounts for both authors and imprints; create content for HarperCollins website and subsidesWrote press releases, talking points, media lists, and pitch lettersManaged publicity team and multiple interns as well as oversee junior publicists’ projectsTraveled with high profile authors during book toursLed media training for authors before appearances on television/radio or print interviews

Richmond, Virginia Area

Pitched local and national media for interviews with key library staff for features on programs, exhibitions, etc. Scheduled multiple author appearances each month for book talks, signings, and lectures including events with Tom Wolfe, William and Rose Styron, Geraldine Brooks, Edward Jones, David Baldacci, Adriana Trigiani, etc. Planned, coordinated, and facilitated funding for special events including: Annual Literary Awards Celebration (black tie gala), Virginia Women in History, African American Trailblazers, and events associated with rotating exhibitionsCreated, secured funding for, and executed a state-wide award for children’s book authors with participation from over 400 libraries across Virginia Worked with members of the Virginia State Legislature and their staffs to secure funds for the library and to increase awareness of programs, exhibitions, and holdingsWrote event scripts and copy for newsletters, advertising, marketing, and fundraising campaignsManaged support staff and organized event volunteers

Religious Studies

Psychology, Womens Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Community Advocacy Alliance, Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Unity Alliance