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Associate Director of Publicity, Simon Element, Marysue Rucci Books, Simon Acumen imprints

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USAReq #330

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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 is seeking a creative and high energy Associate Director of Publicity for the Simon Element, Marysue Rucci Books, Simon Acumen imprints with a minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in book publicity to help plan and execute campaigns for a diverse range of non-fiction and fiction, with a special focus on non-fiction. This role will spearhead high-level campaigns for a variety of front list, priority titles and bestselling authors from the early stages of planning and strategy through publication and campaign execution. The position reports to the Senior Director of Publicity and Marketing and will manage at least one direct report.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of a publicity campaign for approximately 2-3 titles a month

• Pitch and secure top national and regional TV, print, radio, and online media

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with members of the press and seek out new media outlets

• Plan and coordinate author appearances and multi-city author tours, including independently overseeing travel arrangements, confirming bookstore events, pitching local media and managing comprehensive tour schedules

• Write pitch letters, press releases, and other creative press material

• Work closely with the publicity team as well as authors, agents, booksellers and key in-house departments including editorial, marketing, sales and subsidiary rights

• Work closely with authors on all aspects of publicity, including briefing authors on how to handle interviews and accompanying authors to interviews and events

• Represent the imprint at various meetings, functions, and industry events

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail to handle multiple publicity campaigns simultaneously

• Must be well-organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Thorough familiarity with the media

• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team

• At least 7 years of experience in book publishing publicity or related media

• Established national and regional media contacts including TV, radio, print and online

• Established relationships with bookstores and some large lecture venues

• Strong public presentation skills

• Must be a creative and strategic thinker, as well as assertive and persuasive

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Other details

• Job FamilyBook Publicity

• Job FunctionCommunications

• Pay TypeSalary

• Employment IndicatorRegular

• Min Hiring Rate$95,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate$105,000.00

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