DirectorSenior Director Publicity
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USD 100000 - 150000
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Job Description
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of Americas Best MidSize 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 worlds most popular and widely recognized writers and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous wellknown imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster Scribner Atria Books Gallery Books Pocket Books Adams Media Simon & Schuster Childrens 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.
Scribner Books is seeking a strategic creative and resultsdriven Director or Senior Director to lead and manage all aspects of publicity campaigns for our frontlist and key backlist titles.
The ideal candidate will have deep media relationships exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of securing impactful coverage for books and authors. Scribner publishes Stephen King Anthony Doerr and a host of other luminary authors including Jesmyn Ward Jeannette Walls Andrew Solomon Kiese Laymon S. C. Gwynne Angela Duckworth Tom Perrotta Jennifer Egan Colm Toibin and Siddhartha Mukherjee.
This leadership role is integral to shaping the public image of our titles and authors and working crossfunctionally with editorial marketing and sales teams to ensure cohesive and highimpact campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute creative and strategic national and regional publicity campaigns for new releases across genres.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts including book reviewers journalists podcasters bloggers and influencers.
- Coordinate and oversee author tours media interviews book signings festival appearances and virtual events.
- Craft compelling press materials including press releases pitch letters author bios and talking points.
- Train and guide junior publicity staff; oversee workload timelines and campaign .
- Monitor analyze and report on publicity campaign results media coverage and industry trends.
- Serve as a media spokesperson for the company and authors as needed.
- Collaborate with marketing editorial and sales teams to align messaging and maximize exposure.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations English Journalism or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in nonfiction book publicity or a related field
- Strong network of media contacts in the publishing/literary space.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Passion for books and deep understanding of the literary landscape and publishing industry trends.
- Experience working with authors and talent and ability to manage relationships with diplomacy and professionalism.
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 jobrelated 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 industryfirst 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 theWorkplace Privacy Noticeand eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
- Job FamilyPublicity / Public Relations
- Job FunctionCommunications
- Pay TypeSalary
- Employment IndicatorRegular
- Min Hiring Rate$100000.00
- Max Hiring Rate$150000.00
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
