Director of Publicity, Simon Element and Simon Acumen

Simon & Schuster•New York, NY

2d•$110,000 - $118,000

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. The position reports to the Senior Director of Publicity and Marketing and will manage at least one direct report.

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