Associate Director Of Publicity

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, 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 Associate Director of Publicity to execute publicity campaigns for high-profile releases across the lifestyle, cooking, self-help, and health and wellness categories. Responsibilities will include: developing overall media strategy and messaging for top titles, meeting with the national media to pitch seasonal lists, placing original author essays with top tier publications, announcing new acquisitions, and helping direct the day-to-day functions of the department.

Previous experience must include 7+ years of prior book publicity experience at a major publishing house and experience with all facets of a national publicity campaign from book acquisition announcements to securing national media interviews to conducting multi-city national tours.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r71mb8-18-116-40-177-42 in your application.