Marketing Assistant in Book Publishing

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant, Book Touring

Job Description

The Role

CAA is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support two Executives in the New York office. The Executives advise clients on marketing and publicity strategy and oversee book tour planning and execution.

Responsibilities
• Assist in conceptualizing and executing unique events and tours for clients
• Provide administrative support, including heavy phones, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel, preparing expense reports, and producing correspondence
• Manage logistical information surrounding multiple, simultaneous timelines
• Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives, possessing a professional, customer-service attitude
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Analyze market and consumer data and prepare reports to inform event decisions
• Coordinate outreach with external event contacts including retailer accounts, publishing houses, promoters, and venue coordinators
• Stay up to date on the publishing landscape, popular culture, entertainment, sports, and politics
• Track ticket counts and communicate with client's team including external management
• Select travel to support tri-state area events

Qualifications
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College
• Ability to work proactively to stay ''one step ahead'' on multiple initiatives at once
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Collaborative and comfortable working with a dynamic team
• Adept at problem solving and thinking quick on his/her/their feet
• Ability to perform well under pressure and in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience in event management, PR, or marketing

Location
• On-Site in New York, NY, United States