Publicity Assistant, Simon & Schuster Flagship at Simon & Schuster | New York, USA

Simon & Schuster

Publicity Assistant, Simon & Schuster Flagship

New York, USA (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Support paperback publicity campaigns with outreach, materials, and event coordination.

Draft publicity materials, build media lists, and pitch bookstores for coverage.
Must-have: Excellent written communication.
Standout: Experience coordinating author interviews and media outreach.

Job Description

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

Requirements

Organized
Detail-oriented
Excellent presentation and computer skills
Working knowledge of traditional and social media
Strong written communication
Ability to multitask and problem solve
Can-do spirit

Preferred

Passion for books
Curious, confident, and self-motivated
Interest in learning how to execute book publicity campaigns

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Broad Based Ownership program

Simon & Schuster

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Simon & Schuster is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, providing consumers worldwide with a diverse range of quality books across a wide variety of genres and printed and digital formats.

Founded in 1924

New York, New York, USA

2.4K employees (1,595 in marketing)

www.simonandschuster.com

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