Director of Publicity, Simon Element and Simon Acumen

Simone Development • New York, NY

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About The Position

Simon & Schuster is seeking a creative and high energy Director of Publicity for the Simon Element and Simon Acumen imprints to help plan and execute campaigns for a diverse range of non-fiction and culinary titles. This role will spearhead high-level campaigns for a variety of front list, priority titles and bestselling authors from the early stages of planning and strategy through publication and campaign execution.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail to handle multiple publicity campaigns simultaneously
• Must be well-organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Thorough familiarity with the media
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• At least 7 years of experience in book publishing publicity or related media
• Established national and regional media contacts including TV, radio, print and online
• Established relationships with bookstores and large lecture venues
• Strong public presentation skills
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker, as well as assertive and persuasive

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a publicity campaign for approximately 2-3 titles a month
• Pitch and secure top national and regional TV, print, radio, and online media
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with members of the press and seek out new media outlets
• Plan and coordinate author appearances and multi-city author tours, including independently overseeing travel arrangements, confirming bookstore events, pitching local media and managing comprehensive tour schedules
• Write pitch letters, press releases, and other creative press material
• Work closely with the publicity team as well as authors, agents, booksellers and key in-house departments including editorial, marketing, sales and subsidiary rights
• Work closely with authors on all aspects of publicity, including briefing authors on how to handle interviews and accompanying authors to interviews and events
• Represent the imprint at various meetings, functions, and industry events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed