Publicity Assistant - MPG (SMPG)

Macmillan

2d • $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Publicity Assistant will report to two Associate Directors of Publicity in
the St Martin’s Publishing Group publicity department. In addition to
departmental administrative duties, this position will provide support for
publicizing a variety of books and authors, with a focus on nonfiction books in
the areas of current events, history, culture, business, and political genres.
There are also opportunities for handling independent publicity campaigns within
the SMPG group across fiction and nonfiction genres.

Requirements

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Work independently and hybrid
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work-ethic, curiosity, and a proactive approach to projects
• Creative problem solving
• Proficiency with Google Workplace, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn and manage new systems
• This role is based out of New York, New York. The ability to work in a hybrid remote/in-office environment is a plus.
• Some previous experience in an office environment is beneficial.
• Relevant work experience to match the required skills/knowledge above
• Internship at a publishing house or in a public relations capacity

Nice To Haves

• Internship at a publishing house, in event planning, or in a public relations capacity is a plus.
• Ability to attend author events in NY/NJ/CT area

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support for two Associate Directors of Publicity
• Sharing departmental duties such as directing email queries and sharing department and company-wide publicity updates
• Doing one-off and occasional batch mailings of ARCs and finished books
• Assisting in writing and distributing compelling press releases and creative pitch letters
• Assisting with author book tours, booking travel, updating budget docs, and maintaining schedules
• Assisting in outreach to targeted media
• Monitoring book coverage in key media outlets and tracking bestseller information
• Researching media outlets and event venues and updating publicity database
• Organizing and submitting for Book Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees