Publicity Assistant, Avid Reader Press

Job Description

Avid Reader Press is seeking a Publicity Assistant to work closely with and support the Senior Publicity Director and Associate Publicity Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all aspects of the book publishing and publicity process and work on commercial fiction, literary fiction, and high-profile non-fiction titles.

Responsibilities include administrative duties, as well as involvement in all aspects of publicity campaigns including: Creating press materials; maintaining media lists; diligently mailing books and assisting with media requests; booking tours; managing author travel and pitching media.

Candidate must be detail oriented, organized, and have excellent phone and computer skills with an interest in media as well as a working knowledge of social media and influencers. Strong written communication is important as well as the ability to multitask, problem solve and be flexible.

Simon & Schuster has been 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $50,000.00 - $50,000.00

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmpx32-18-224-96-135-42 in your application.