Publicity Assistant, Children's Publishing

Publicity Assistant, Children's Publishing

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA

This is a hybrid role (2-3 days in-office), based out of NYC.

• Support senior publicity staff on publicity campaigns for high profile authorsand illustrators
• Develop and write press releases, pitch letters, author Q&As, and internal media alerts
• Identify keyaudiences on a title-by-title basis, develop targeted mailing lists, and execute mailings
• Assist with planning book tours, media outreach, detailed itineraries, and author travel
• Maintain an internal publicity database by updating media contacts, and creating detailed logs of media hits, book reviews, and author appearances
• Manage a variety of departmental tasks including but not limited to managing budgets, award submissions, monthly Amex coding and payments, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, marketing, sales, and ed/lib teams
• Field backlist requestsandrespond to a variety of media, author,andbookseller questions

• Prior experience in publicity and/or publishing preferred
• Strong interest in children’s and young adult books
• Proven ability to multi-taskand shift priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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.

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.