Publicity & Influencer Community Outreach Assistant, Saga Press
Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, United States
Publicity & Influencer Community Outreach Assistant, Saga Press
1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA
Job Description As the lines between publicity and marketing continue to blur and discoverability continues to morph, Saga Press is seeking a Publicity & Influencer Outreach Assistant. This is a cutting‑edge position that will work with all of Saga’s Marketing and Publicity Department to help build bridges between legacy media and digital creator ecosystems across platforms. We want to meet our readership where they are, and we want to expand our presence through strategic partnerships with influencers and content creators, helping to amplify our titles, drive discovery, and connect our books with highly engaged audiences.
Responsibilities
Assist in supporting 3-4 front list titles per season, particularly those titles that are ongoing series and/or reissues
Assist in identifying new influencer partners, pitching to curated creator lists, coordinating influencer campaigns and virtual tours, and supporting Saga Says Crew offers and fulfillment, influencer activations and events, influencer box mailings, and collaborative social and brand partnerships
Admin tasks including mailings support, awards submissions, AMEX charges, maintaining and updating influencer and media contacts database, and tracking outreach and campaign activity
Qualifications
Must be extremely passionate about genre, particularly fantasy, science fiction, and horror, and has familiarity with Canva, Excel, Airtable, Sprout, and Mailchimp
Familiarity with social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Discord, and others; highly preferred
The ideal candidate will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an interest in influencer marketing and digital media, embraces innovation, is meticulous with details, and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple campaigns and stay highly organized in a creative, rapidly expanding environment.
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, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA
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Job Description As the lines between publicity and marketing continue to blur and discoverability continues to morph, Saga Press is seeking a Publicity & Influencer Outreach Assistant. This is a cutting‑edge position that will work with all of Saga’s Marketing and Publicity Department to help build bridges between legacy media and digital creator ecosystems across platforms. We want to meet our readership where they are, and we want to expand our presence through strategic partnerships with influencers and content creators, helping to amplify our titles, drive discovery, and connect our books with highly engaged audiences.
Responsibilities
Assist in supporting 3-4 front list titles per season, particularly those titles that are ongoing series and/or reissues
Assist in identifying new influencer partners, pitching to curated creator lists, coordinating influencer campaigns and virtual tours, and supporting Saga Says Crew offers and fulfillment, influencer activations and events, influencer box mailings, and collaborative social and brand partnerships
Admin tasks including mailings support, awards submissions, AMEX charges, maintaining and updating influencer and media contacts database, and tracking outreach and campaign activity
Qualifications
Must be extremely passionate about genre, particularly fantasy, science fiction, and horror, and has familiarity with Canva, Excel, Airtable, Sprout, and Mailchimp
Familiarity with social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Discord, and others; highly preferred
The ideal candidate will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an interest in influencer marketing and digital media, embraces innovation, is meticulous with details, and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple campaigns and stay highly organized in a creative, rapidly expanding environment.
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, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA
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