Publicity Assistant, Simon & Schuster Flagship

Simon-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster seeks a Publicity Assistant to support two Publicity directors and learn all aspects of book publicity, with a focus on nonfiction titles. The role emphasizes organization, strong written communication, and proficiency with traditional and social media.

You will participate in administrative duties and hands-on publicity campaigns, including media outreach, schedule management, and travel coordination for author appearances.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and detail orientation are essential.
• Familiarity with traditional and social media and media outreach is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle outreach for assigned paperback campaigns.
• Assist with monthly award submissions.
• Process invoices and order supplies as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings and prepare materials.
• Gather and communicate media coverage to the team.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational

Media relations

Social media

Multitasking

Publicity support

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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