Publicity Assistant, Gallery Books

Job overview

The Publicity Assistant, Gallery Books role is hybrid in New York, NY. Compensation is not specified. The role supports publicity campaigns for Gallery Books, Pocket Books, 13A, and Scout Press at Simon & Schuster, a general-interest publisher of print, digital, and audio books. The assistant provides administrative and campaign support to the publicity and marketing leaders, helping books and authors reach media and readers. The role coordinates events and author travel, prepares publicity materials, and organizes media research and review-copy distribution across a range of book categories.

What you'll do

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Publicity and Marketing Director
• assist with seasonal media pitching, title meetings, bestseller tracking, acquisition decks, and awards submissions
• coordinate book-tour logistics and author travel
• track expenses
• send review copies
• research media contacts and press clippings
• create press materials and pitches
• provide other publicity department support as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

new york ny

publicity assistant

gallery books

book publicity

media campaigns

author events

book tours

press materials

media relations

publishing

hybrid

simon & schuster

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off, and Broad Based Ownership program.

Why this role

Hybrid work arrangement in New York, NY; supports campaigns across celebrity memoir, commercial fiction, romance, horror, and general nonfiction; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Canva, PowerPoint, and Excel fluency sought.

About the employer

Simon & Schuster is hiring for this role. Industry: Book Publishers. Sector: 51.