Publicity Manager, Books

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 Publicity Manager with a minimum of 4 to 5 years' experience in book publicity to help plan and execute campaigns for a diverse range of non-fiction and fiction (literary and commercial) works.

Key responsibilities include:
• Pitching and securing significant national print, television, radio and online interviews and reviews for assigned titles.
• Writing persuasive press releases, galley letters, and other forms of written pitches
• Independently arranging and executing multi-city author tours, including local book events, media interviews, author travel, and pre-publication, buzz-building opportunities.
• Working with authors to craft and place exclusive essays and book excerpts
• Collaborating with outside literary p.r. agencies on select titles
• Creating targeted media mailings
• Maintaining consistent and supportive contact with authors and agents
• Collaborating with editorial, marketing, and sales teams on campaign execution

Qualifications:
• Candidate must have a minimum of 4-5 years' of book publicity experience
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker, as well as be assertive and persuasive in meetings
• Possess reliable national media relationships and knowledge of the media, marketplace and competition
• High-energy and passionate, possess exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv76q0-18-219-22-169-42 in your application.