Publicist - Simon Element, Marysue Rucci Books, & Simon Acumen

Simon & Schuster is looking for a talented Publicist to join the Simon Element, Marysue Rucci Books, and Simon Acumen imprints. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in book publicity, showcasing a proven ability to promote titles at a major New York publisher. This individual should have expertise and interest in primary publicizing non-fiction works, including narrative and prescriptive non-fiction, business, and memoir, as well as the occasional literary and commercial fiction title.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute title-specific publicity campaigns for assigned frontlist titles.
• Write press materials, build media lists, pitch, and secure national and local media coverage, including author interviews, essay placements, and reviews for assigned titles.
• Plan and arrange in-person author events and author tour travel as warranted.
• Build strong relationships with in-house editors, authors, and agents, maintaining excellent communication regarding the status of campaigns.
• Contribute to department-wide duties like awards submissions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills 
• Possess existing relationships with national and major market media outlets and journalists 
• Demonstrated experience, executing successful title-based media campaigns 
• Demonstrated booking and author tour arrangement experience 
• Must have good time management skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, while working with and/or supporting others
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects, work flexibly, and possess sound judgment

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
2-3 years of relevant book publicity experience

This role is hybrid (2-3 days in office) and based out of NYC.