Publicity Assistant, Gallery Books

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Simon & Schuster, Inc. is seeking a Publicity Assistant for Gallery Books to support the publicity and marketing teams.

The role involves assisting the Director of Publicity and Executive Publicist in developing and executing campaigns across celebrity memoir, fiction, romance, horror, and nonfiction, with imprints including Gallery Books, Pocket Books, 13A and Scout Press. The ideal candidate has publicity experience, strong organizational and writing skills, and the ability to multitask in a

Formación

• Experience in publicity or related field is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask across multiple projects.
• Adaptable, proactive problem-solver in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity and drive to learn from publicity team members.
• Interest in book publishing, publicity, and media relations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Publicity & Marketing Director and Executive Publicist.
• Assist with pitching seasonal national media outlets and tracking bestsellers.
• Help prepare acquisition meeting decks and awards submissions.
• Coordinate author travel, event logistics, and manage expenses.
• Distribute review copies and compile media lists and press clippings.
• Create and write press materials and pitches; perform departmental tasks as needed.

Conocimientos

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Writing

Media relations

Campaign coordination

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Canva

PowerPoint

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Publicity Assistant, Gallery Books

Gallery Books is seeking a Publicity Assistant to join the publicity team. In this role, the ideal candidate will support both the Director of Publicity and Marketing and Executive Publicist in the creation and execution of campaigns for books ranging across categories including celebrity memoir, commercial fiction, romance, horror and general nonfiction. Imprints include Gallery Books, Pocket Books, 13A and Scout Press. The ideal candidate would have previous publicity or related experience and will possess excellent organization and communication skills and a strong ability to multitask and think creatively.

Responsibilities will include

• Day-to-day administrative support for the Publicity & Marketing Director including support in pitching seasonal national media outlets, coordinating weekly title Focus meetings, tracking imprint New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestsellers, assist in preparing acquisition meeting decks, and awards submissions.
• Support the Executive Publicist with media campaigns, including:
  • Event logistics/book tours, booking author travel (flights, cars, hotels etc.), and keeping track of expenses.
  • Coordinating and sending out review copies to media
  • Researching and compiling media contact lists and press clippings
  • Creating and writing press materials and pitches
  • Administrative duties on a case-by-case basis within the publicity department

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Publicity experience a plus
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task multiple ongoing projects.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and proactive problem-solver who enjoys a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Curiosity and drive to learn from publicity team members.
• Strong interest in book publishing, publicity, and media relations.
• Highly motivated and a proactive self-starter.
• Fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Canva, Power Point and Excel.

Work Location & Modality

This role is based in New York, NY and follows a hybrid work arrangement.