Client Publishing Coordinator

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.

Welcome to Simon & Schuster Australia, part of the ViacomCBS Corporation, one of Australia's fastest growing publishers bringing an extensive range of locally published and international books to readers across Australia and New Zealand.

We now have a new opportunity for a confident, well organised and reliable candidate for the role of Client Publishing Coordinator.

The key purpose of this role is to assist the Client Publishing Manager with the day to day running of the Distribution Client business to maximise sales for clients and profits for S&S Australia.

You will be doing things like this:
• communicating regularly with clients to ensure materials are ready in time for the sales cycle and relay information across teams
• sourcing client metadata and loading in to the S&S system
• working closely with the Product Coordinator to ensure information is updated and correct
• ensuring client titles are well represented in our monthly sales kits and presentation collateral
• running sales inventory reports as needed by the business
• liaising regularly with clients to maintain a strong relationship
• using initiative and knowledge of our client lists to help identify titles to pitch for promotions

To be successful in this role, you will need the following key skills & attributes:
• great attention to detail with experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Photoshop (preferred)
• ability to multi-task and work to deadlines
• clear and concise communication skills
• initiative to work independently and also as part of the broader team
• efficient and highly organised
• self-motivated and always keen to learn

It would be ideal if you had some experience working within the publishing industry, but if not some experience working in a Coordinator role within a busy product or sales team is essential. A love of books and reading will make you fit in to our passionate team of professionals.

Who we are:
• We are a global leader with offices in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, India and Australia, employing approximately 1400 staff worldwide.
• In Australia, we publish both local and international books that make an impact on the bestseller lists and our cultural landscape. We are dedicated to bringing an extensive range of titles for adults and children, in all genres and all formats, into the hands of readers.
• Our passion, agility and commitment to our authors and books made us the fastest growing publisher last year and we have continued plans for growth in the future.
• We are an equal opportunity employer offering flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, additional superannuation, a large suite of benefits including paid parental leave, financial planning and superannuation advice, income protection and life insurance and a range of wellbeing programs. We offer a non-corporate, inclusive, friendly and collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We believe storytelling has the power to change Australian culture and value diversity and inclusion, both in the books that we publish and the people we hire to help us make this happen. We encourage candidates from all different backgrounds to apply.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. If you feel you have the required aptitude and experience and you are inspired to work on a diverse and growing list as part of a dynamic and friendly team, please submit your CV with a cover letter here.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Online applications only please - no direct submissions.

Simon & Schuster is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us. We are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rekkj8-3-145-2-184-42 in your application.