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Publicity Assistant, Simon & Schuster Flagship Job at Simon & Schuster in New Yo

Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, United States


Publicity Assistant, Simon & Schuster Flagship
1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA

Job Description
Posted Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 flagship imprint is seeking a Publicity Assistant to work closely with and support two Publicity directors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all aspects of the book publicity and publishing processes, with an emphasis on promoting nonfiction (memoir, news, history, business, literary) releases. The candidate must be organized, detail‑oriented, have excellent presentation and computer skills, and possess a working knowledge of traditional and social media. Strong written communication is essential, as well as the ability to multitask, problem solve and have a “can‑do” spirit. This is an ideal position for a curious, confident, and self‑motivated person who has a passion for books, an understanding of media in all forms, and is interested in learning how to execute book publicity campaigns. Responsibilities include administrative duties, as well as involvement in all aspects of publicity campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Handling outreach for assigned paperback campaigns

Assisting with monthly award submissions

Processing departmental and campaign‑related invoices and ordering supplies as needed

Coordinating logistics for meetings and preparing meeting materials

Gathering and communicating media coverage to S&S team members

Handling or assisting with review copy mailings

Drafting publicity materials, building media lists, and pitching select media and bookstores for coverage and events

Liaising with media and event venues for arranged author interviews and events

Helping to arrange author travel for tours and appearances

Updating detailed media schedules and internal campaign tracking systems

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.

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In Summary: Simon & Schuster is seeking a Publicity Assistant to work closely with and support two Publicity directors . The candidate must be organized, detail‑oriented, have excellent presentation and computer skills, and possess a working knowledge of traditional and social media . The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies .

En Español: Publicity Assistant, Simon & Schuster Flagship 1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, Estados Unidos Descripción del trabajo publicado el lunes 16 de marzo 2026 a las 4:00 AM Simon & Shuster fue nombrado en la lista de la revista Forbes de los mejores empleadores medianos de América 2022. El candidato debe ser organizado, orientado a los detalles, tener una excelente presentación y habilidades informáticas, y poseer un conocimiento práctico de las redes sociales y tradicionales. La comunicación escrita fuerte es esencial, así como la capacidad de multitarea, resolver problemas y tener un espíritu can‐do. Esta es una posición ideal para una persona curiosa, segura y auto-motivada que tiene una pasión por los libros, comprensión de los medios en todas sus formas, y está interesado en aprender cómo ejecutar campañas publicitarias de libros. Las responsabilidades incluyen deberes administrativas, además de involucrarse en todos los aspectos de las campaña publicitaria. Desde los beneficios/programas para empleados y las iniciativas de divulgación del impacto social, creemos que la oportunidad, el acceso, los recursos y las recompensas deben estar disponibles y beneficiar a todos. Simon & Schuster US se enorgullece de ser un lugar de trabajo de igualdad de oportunidades y es un empleador de acción afirmativa. Estamos comprometidos con la igualdad en oportunidades de empleo independientemente de raza, color, etnia, ascendencia, religión, credo, sexo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, edad, estado de ciudadanía, estatus matrimonial, discapacidad, identidad de género, expresión de genero y estatus de veterano. El rango salarial de contratación para este puesto se aplica a Nueva York City, el estado de Colorado, Washington y la mayoría de otras geografías. Comenzar a pagar al solicitante depende de una variedad de prestaciones relacionadas con el trabajo, incluyendo pero no limitado a la ubicación geográfica, mercados, 401k, etc. Las ventajas disponibles para esta posición educativa incluyen políticas de seguro de vida, seguridad dental, protección de derechos personales (incluyendo nuestro plan de privacidad, PTOJS), programa No.