Publicist

Simon & Schuster Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster Australia is seeking an enthusiastic Publicist to coordinate publicity campaigns for fiction and non-fiction titles. Reporting to the Publicity Manager, you will work with publishing, marketing and sales teams to craft integrated plans and deliver results.

You will develop and execute campaigns across traditional and digital media, manage events and book tours, build relationships with authors and media, and thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience creating publicity campaigns across traditional and digital media.
• Experience coordinating events and book tours of varying sizes.
• Strong media awareness and a growing contacts network.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines under pressure.
• Interest or experience in non-fiction and literary publishing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate successful publicity campaigns for Simon & Schuster titles.
• Work closely with publishing, marketing and sales to deliver integrated plans.
• Develop imaginative campaigns across traditional and digital media.
• Build relationships with authors, journalists, booksellers and event partners.

Skills

Publicist

Media relations

Event coordination

Digital publicity

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Cision

Hootsuite

PR Newswire

Job description

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, Summit Books,Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Bundyi,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 atwww.simonandschuster.com.au.

Please note that for this role, flexibility is needed outside of core work hours, as it may require the occasional evening and weekend work.

The Job Profile

Simon & Schuster Australia are looking for an enthusiastic Publicist to join the team. Reporting to the Publicity Manager, the candidate for the role will coordinate successful publicity campaigns on a range of Simon & Schuster and imprints fiction and non-fiction titles.

The Job Role

The role involves executing imaginative, effective and impactful publicity campaigns, working closely with the publishing, marketing, and sales teams to deliver fully integrated promotional plans.

The Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have experience developing and delivering creative publicity campaigns across traditional and digital media, as well as coordinating events and book tours of varying sizes.

They will have strong media awareness, a growing network of contacts and the confidence to build effective relationships with authors, journalists, booksellers and event partners. While the role will work across a wide variety of titles, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in, or a passion for, non-fiction and literary publishing.

Strong organisational and multitasking skills are essential, together with innovative thinking, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple campaigns and competing deadlines. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with a diverse range of authors and will bring a collaborative, enthusiastic and proactive approach to the publicity team.

Simon & Schuster Australia cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in Australia or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage.