Publicity Director (short-term assignment) Job at Simon & Schuster in New York

Publicity Director (short-term assignment) 1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well‑known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com. Avid Reader Press seeks a dynamic, strategic, and highly organized Publicity Director for a short-term assignment (4-5 months) to lead and execute publicity campaigns across a select list of frontlist titles. This role will oversee national media outreach, author positioning, and campaign strategy during a key publishing period, ensuring seamless execution and strong visibility for our authors and books. The ideal candidate is an experienced book publicist with established media relationships, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to step into active campaigns with confidence and momentum. Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive, strategic publicity campaigns for assigned frontlist titles with an emphasis in health & wellness. Secure national and regional media coverage across print, broadcast, podcast, digital, and emerging platforms. Leverage and maintain strong relationships with journalists, producers, and media outlets. Draft press materials including press releases, pitch letters, media alerts, Q&As, and talking points. Coordinate author media appearances, interviews, and event opportunities. Advise authors on media strategy and prepare them for interviews and public appearances. Collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, sales, and subsidiary rights teams to align campaign efforts. Manage campaign budgets and timelines effectively. Track, analyze, and report on campaign results. Qualifications 7+ years of book publicity experience, preferably within a major trade publishing house. Proven track record of securing high‑impact national media coverage. Strong relationships with top‑tier media contacts. Ability to quickly assess a title’s positioning and identify strategic opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with strong project management abilities. Comfortable managing multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Experience Experience in practical nonfiction, memoir, and/or culturally driven titles. Familiarity with media trends and evolving publicity platforms (MuckRack, Podchaser, etc). Experience working within a collaborative imprint structure. Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry‑first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success. Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. 1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Avid Reader Press seeks a dynamic, strategic, and highly organized Publicity Director for a short-term assignment (4-5 months) The ideal candidate is an experienced book publicist with established media relationships, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to step into active campaigns with confidence and momentum . En Español: Director de Publicidad (asunto a corto plazo) 1230 Ave of the Americas, Nueva York, NY 10036, EE.UU. Descripción del trabajo publicado el martes 10 de marzo de 2026 a las 4:00 AM Simon & Schuster fue nombrado en la lista de la revista Forbes de los Mejores Empleadores Medianos de América 2022. El candidato ideal es un publicista de libros experimentado con relaciones mediáticas establecidas, habilidades excepcionales para comunicarse y la capacidad de entrar en campañas activas con confianza e impulso. Responsabilidades Desarrollar y ejecutar campaña estratégica integral de divulgación para títulos de primera lista asignados con énfasis en salud y bienestar. Asegurar una cobertura mediática nacional y regional sin problemas a través de plataformas impresas, radiodifusiones, podcasts, digitales y emergentes. Aprovechar y mantener fuertes relaciones con periodistas, productores y medios de comunicación excepcional, así como la posibilidad de avanzar en campanas activos con confianza y dinamismo. En Simon & Schuster US, el espíritu de inclusión se alimenta en todo lo que hacemos. Desde los beneficios/programas para empleados y las iniciativas de divulgación del impacto social, creemos que la oportunidad, acceso, recursos y recompensas deben estar disponibles y beneficiar a todos. Simon & Shuster US está orgulloso de ser un lugar de trabajo de igualdad de oportunidades y es un empleador de acción afirmativa. Nos comprometemos con la igualdad en oportunidades de empleo independientemente de raza, color, etnia, ascendencia, religión, credo, sexo, origen nacional, orientación sexual, edad, condición ciudadana, estado civil, estatus matrimonial, discapacidad, identidad de género, expresión de genero y estatus veterano. El rango salarial de contratación para este puesto se aplica a Nueva York City, California, Colorado, estado de Washington y la mayoría de otras geografías. La remuneración inicial del solicitante depende de una variedad de factores laborales, pero no incluye requisitos geográficos, experiencia laboral, formación profesional o asistencia médica, si corresponde al programa PTO (localización de vida), seguro dental, etc.) Además, los empleados tienen acceso a nuestro primer programa de propiedad basada en la ampliación del sector, que convierte a todos los trabajadores en socios en nuestro éxito compartido. Los candidatos contratados para este o cualquier otro papel publicado por Simon & Schuster serán empleados de Simon & Shuster, LLC, sujeto a todas las políticas, incluido el Aviso sobre privacidad en el lugar de trabajo, y elegibles únicamente para los planes de beneficios del mismo. 1230 Ave of the Americas, Nueva York, NY 10036, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr