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Simon & Schuster, Inc

Publicity Manager / Sr. Publicity Manager, Simon & Schuster Audiobooks

Simon & Schuster, Inc, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101


Publicity Manager / Sr. Publicity Manager, Simon & Schuster Audiobooks 1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA Req #274

Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.Thursday, August 8, 2024Simon & Schuster Audio is seeking a Publicity Manager/Senior Publicity Manager to join our enthusiastic and collaborative Marketing & Publicity team. In this role, the ideal candidate will develop and execute title-specific publicity campaigns for original audio titles and standout traditional audiobook publications.Primary Responsibilities:Pitching and securing broadcast, print, and digital media; writing press releases; and increasing review coverage, with a key focus on Simon & Schuster Audio’s growing list of original recordings.Building strong relationships externally with media and across imprint publicity departments; coordinating on media opportunities to incorporate audio clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and other elements in serials and other coverage.Cultivating coverage from new media outlets.Planning author/narrator events as appropriate.Requirements:Minimum of 5 years publicity experience preferably in the publishing space, including demonstrated ability to build and execute highly successful media campaigns for new books or audiobooks.Strong existing relationships with national and major market media.Excellent time management skills with a strong ability to juggle multiple ongoing projects.Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with good follow-up and follow-through.Outstanding written and oral communication skills.A passion for pitching and a willingness to try, try and try again.Able to collaborate closely and effectively across teams including Editorial, Production, Sales, and Pub Office.Proficient in Word and Excel.Connections with book/audiobook influencers a plus.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. 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.

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