Publisher Assistant

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.

This role will provide administrative support to the SVP Publisher of the S&S imprint. Responsibilities will include daily administrative, clerical, some editorial tasks such as: managing calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments; serving as administrative liaison within the imprint as well as when interfacing with other departments; gathering and organizing materials; back up support for billing and contracts; filing travel & expense reports; mailing author copies; drafting descriptive text about our books.

Required skills include:

Previous administrative experience, preferably supporting an executive

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook

An undergraduate degree at a minimum

A love of books

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

ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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