Publicity Assistant

Scholastic • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Publicity Assistant position is an exciting opportunity to learn the business of children’s books from the world’s leading publisher of content for kids. This role requires a highly-organized individual with meticulous attention to detail and strong communication skills. The Scholastic Publicity Department is a fast-paced environment with multiple projects going on at once. The position will be responsible for a variety of tasks including media mailing organization and tracking, creating press materials, booking author travel, etc . Additionally, this role will act as the primary publicity contact for 15–20 authors per season, securing media coverage, booking school visits and other events.

Requirements

• Must be highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
• A self-starter who is resourceful and can work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for children’s books a plus

Nice To Haves

• Publicity internship experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist Vice President and the Publicity department with administrative duties including mailings, routing projects, tracking reviews, galley orders, etc.
• Manage monthly galley mailing process
• Pitch media for reviews, author interviews, seasonal roundups, and other coverage
• Plan and execute author events, including travel booking
• Track media coverage and maintain correspondence with trade journals
• Create and format pitch documents and PowerPoint decks
• Manage and process invoices on behalf of the department

Benefits

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

What This Job Offers

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