Publicity Assistant, Atria Books
Simon & Schuster
New York, NYFull Time Job
Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of “America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022.â€
Atria Books is seeking a Publicity Assistant to work closely with two Deputy Directors of Publicity and provide overall support to a very active department. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all aspects of book publishing with a focus on the publicity process. This role will assist on campaigns for high profile, non-fiction titles from some of the most respected authors in the literary community within the Atria and One Signal imprints.
Responsibilities
include administrative duties, as well as involvement in all aspects of publicity campaigns including: creating press materials, booking author tours, researching contacts, and pitching media. Candidates must be passionate about reading, eager to learn about media relations, interested in book signing events and partnerships, supremely detail-oriented, creative, possess strong writing skills, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. An interest in non-fiction is a must.