Senior Publicist Gallery Books

This is a Full Time Job

Simon and Schuster is seeking creative & high-energy Senior Publicist for the Gallery Books Group. This person will create and execute publicity campaigns for books ranging from celebrity memoir to commercial fiction to compelling nonfiction, and self-help. Interest in pop-culture is a must.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Bring, develop and maintain strong relationships with key media and influencers
• Develop and implement title-specific publicity campaigns for frontlist titles
• Write press materials and pitch and secure media coverage (broadcast, print, online) including cover reveals & book announcements, feature interviews, reviews & round-ups in national and local media
• Build strong relationships with Gallery Books authors and agents and ensure communication across both sides as it relates to publicity efforts
• Plan and coordinate occasional author book tours and/or local area events.
• Secure speaking/signing opportunities at regional trade shows as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Possess existing relationships with national and local media
• Experience creating and executing highly successful title-based media campaigns
• Demonstrated booking and author tour management skills
• Established network of broadcast, print and digital contacts
• Must have good time management skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking
• Have the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and work flexibly and quickly

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years relevant publicity or marketing experience