Simon & Schuster is hiring: Publicity Manager/Sr. Publicity Manager, Simon & Sch

Simon & Schuster was 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.

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing seeks an experienced, creative, and enthusiastic publicity manager/senior publicity manager to execute publicity campaigns for high-profile children's and young adult releases.

The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing PR campaigns, an established network of national broadcast, print and online media contacts, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Candidates should possess strong internal and external communication skills, be adept in time management, and the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and execution of publicity campaigns across board books, license/brand programs, picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, and young adult titles.

• Developing, researching, and maintaining strong relationships with national, online, and local media contacts.

• Writing press materials and pitching/securing significant media coverage.

• Planning and executing author appearances including multi-city book tours, virtual appearances, local appearances, school visits, and special events.

• Excellent author care and attentive communication with authors and agents.

• Attending and presenting at regular sales meetings.

• Travel selectively with authors for book tours and festivals/conferences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years in children's publicity/publishing

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills

• Experience creating and executing highly successful title-based media campaigns

• Demonstrated booking and author tour management skills

• Established network of broadcast, print and digital contacts

• Must have good time management skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking

• Ability to work independently as well as in group settings, and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through

• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and work flexibly and quickly

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Family Publicity / Public Relations

Job Function Public Relations Specialist

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Regular

Hiring Min Rate 75,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 80,000 USD

In Summary: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing seeks an experienced, creative, and enthusiastic publicity manager/senior publicity manager to execute publicity campaigns for high-profile children's and young adult releases . The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing PR campaigns, an established network of national broadcast, print and online media contacts, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment . En Español: Simon & Schuster fue nombrada por la revista Forbes en su lista de los Mejores Empleadores Medianos de América del 2022. Simon & Shuster es un líder mundial en publicaciones de interés general, dedicado a proporcionar lo mejor en ficción y no-ficción para lectores de todas las edades, y en todos los formatos impresos, digitales y de audio. Su distinguida lista de autores incluye a muchos de los escritores más populares y ampliamente reconocidos del mundo, y ganadores de los honores y premios literarios más prestigiosos. Es el hogar de numerosas imprentas y divisiones conocidas como Simon & Schuester, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schouster Children's Publishing y compañías internacionales orgullosas en Australia, Canadá, India y Reino Unido. Los candidatos deben poseer fuertes habilidades de comunicación interna y externa, ser hábiles en la gestión del tiempo y tener la capacidad de trabajar tanto independientemente como en un entorno colaborativo. Las responsabilidades incluyen: Planificar y ejecutar campañas publicitarias a través de libros de bordes, licencias / programas de marca, cuadros, novelas gráficas, títulos para adultos jóvenes. Desarrollar, investigar y mantener relaciones sólidas con contactos de medios nacionales, online y locales. Escribir materiales de prensa y ofrecer/segurar una cobertura mediática significativa. Calificaciones preferidas: 5-7 años en publicidad/publicación infantil Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y presentación organizativa, verbal y escrita Experiencia en crear e ejecutar campañas mediáticas basadas en títulos altamente exitosas Habilidades demostradas en la reserva y gestión de viajes Autor Red establecida de contactos radiofónicos, impresos y digitales Deben tener buenas habilidades para gestionar el tiempo, estar organizados y orientados al detalle, y ser capaces de realizar múltiples tareas Capacidad para trabajar independientemente así como en entornos grupales, y demostrar un buen seguimiento y seguimiento Habilidad demostrada para anclar varios proyectos y trabajar con flexibilidad y rapidez Simon & Schuster US es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades (EOE) incluyendo discapacidad / veterano. En Simon & Shuster USA, el espíritu del acceso a los beneficios sexuales se alimenta en todo lo que hacemos. Desde la inclusión salarial y las iniciativas laborales sociales, creemos que todos los ciudadanos están comprometidos a alcanzar una situación laboral igualitaria. El pago inicial para el solicitante exitoso depende de una variedad de factores relacionados con el trabajo, incluidos pero no limitados a la ubicación geográfica, las demandas del mercado, la experiencia, la capacitación y la educación. Los beneficios disponibles para este puesto incluyen un plan médico, dental, visión, 401 (k), cobertura de seguro de vida, prestaciones por discapacidad, programa de asistencia en matrícula y PTO o, si corresponde. Además, los empleados tienen acceso a nuestro primer programa de propiedad basada en amplia base de la industria, que hace que todos los trabajadores sean socios en nuestro éxito compartido.