Senior Publicist, Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster Australia are looking for an experienced Senior Publicist to join the team. Reporting to a senior member of the publicity team, the candidate for the role will coordinate successful publicity campaigns on a range of Simon & Schuster and imprints fiction and non-fiction titles.

The Job Role

The role involves executing imaginative, effective and impactful publicity campaigns, working closely with the publishing, marketing, and sales teams to deliver fully integrated promotional plans.

The Candidate Profile

The successful candidate would have a proven track record of leading and delivering inventive and strategic publicity campaigns across both traditional and digital media, in addition to proven success in organising events and book tours, big and small. 

The candidate will have an established network of media and event contacts and be able to hit the ground-running in a vibrant department. Whilst this role encompasses work on a wide variety of titles, we are particularly keen to welcome applications from candidates with experience in or passions for non-fiction and literary titles.

A prowess for multi-tasking and innovative thinking is a must, as is exemplary organisational skills and an eye for detail, the ability to handle a variety of campaigns from debuts to brand and celebrity authors, and the ability to juggle multiple campaigns at once.

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter with details of your current salary and expectations