Publicity Assistant, Simon & Schuster Flagship

Simon & Schuster•New York, NY

About The Position

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com. Simon & Schuster flagship imprint is seeking a Publicity Assistant to work closely with and support two Publicity directors. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all aspects of the book publicity and publishing processes, with an emphasis on promoting nonfiction (memoir, news, history, business, literary) releases. The candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, have excellent presentation and computer skills, and possess a working knowledge of traditional and social media. Strong written communication is essential, as well as the ability to multitask, problem solve and have a “can-do” spirit. This is an ideal position for a curious, confident, and self-motivated person who has a passion for books, an understanding of media in all forms, and is interested in learning how to execute book publicity campaigns. Responsibilities include administrative duties, as well as involvement in all aspects of publicity campaigns.

Requirements

Must be organized
Detail-oriented
Excellent presentation and computer skills
Possess a working knowledge of traditional and social media
Strong written communication is essential
Ability to multitask
Ability to problem solve
Have a “can-do” spirit
A passion for books
An understanding of media in all forms
Interested in learning how to execute book publicity campaigns

Responsibilities

Handling outreach for assigned paperback campaigns
Assisting with monthly award submissions
Processing departmental and campaign-related invoices and ordering supplies as needed
Coordinating logistics for meetings and preparing meeting materials
Gathering and communicating media coverage to S&S team members
Handling or assisting with review copy mailings
Drafting publicity materials, building media lists, and pitching select media and bookstores for coverage and events
Liaising with media and event venues for arranged author interviews and events
Helping to arrange author travel for tours and appearances
Updating detailed media schedules and internal campaign tracking systems