Kindall Gant

About Kindall Gant

Poet, writer, and book lover with a demonstrated history of working in publishing and the…

Experience

1. Senior Publicist

   Phaidon

   Sep 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead priority press campaigns for approximately 10 titles a season each spring and fall across the culinary, interiors, gardening and lifestyle categories, authors, and brand coverage. Work closely with the Publicity Director and collaborate with UK team to execute global media campaigns. Mentor junior employees by overseeing and reviewing Publicity Assistant and intern tasks. Write press releases and format in InDesign. Pitch national, local, and trade media for features, reviews, and interviews in print, broadcast, and digital outlets. Cultivate long lasting press relationships and establish new connections with key contacts. Lead consistent author communications. Maintain diligent records of publicity hits, clips, and press quotes along with sending company wide pub alerts.Campaign highlights include: GREAT WOMEN SCULPTORS, Laura May Todd\'s ITALIAN INTERIORS, TREE, Diller Scofidio and Renfro’s ARCHITECTURE, NOT ARCHITECTURE, Joan Barzilay Freund’s DEFINING STYLE, Enrique Olvera\'s SUNNY DAYS, TACO NIGHTS, Melanie Grant\'s THE JEWELRY BOOK, Michael W. Twitty’s RECIPES FROM THE AMERICAN SOUTH, Dr. Jane Hall\'s MAKING SPACE, The Studio Museum in Harlem’s MEANING MATTER MEMORY, and JORDAN CASTEEL (CAS)

Education

• Sarah Lawrence College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and History

• The New School

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Poetry

• Lusher Charter School

  High School