Publicity Manager, Simon & Schuster Children's Books

Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing seeks an experienced, creative, and enthusiastic publicity manager to execute publicity campaigns for high-profile children’s and young adult releases. The ideal candidate will have experience strategizing on and executing PR campaigns, an established network of national broadcast, print and online media contacts, and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Candidates should possess strong internal and external communication skills, be adept in time management, and the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities include:

Planning and execution of publicity campaigns across board books, license/brand programs, picture books, graphic novels, middle grade and young adult titles.

Developing, researching, and maintaining strong relationships with national, online, and local media contacts.

Writing press materials and pitching/securing significant media coverage. 

Planning and executing author appearances including multi-city book tours, virtual appearances, local appearances, school visits, and special events.

Excellent author care and attentive communication with authors and agents.

Attending and presenting at regular sales meetings.

Travel selectively with authors for book tours and festivals/conferences. 

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years in children's publicity/publishing

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills

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

Ability to work independently as well as in group settings, and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through

Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and work flexibly and quickly