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Publicity Director (short-term assignment)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 atwww.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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 platformsLeverage and maintain strong relationships with journalists, producers, and media outletsDraft press materials including press releases, pitch letters, media alerts, Q&As, and talking pointsCoordinate author media appearances, interviews, and event opportunitiesAdvise authors on media strategy and prepare them for interviews and public appearancesCollaborate closely with editorial, marketing, sales, and subsidiary rights teams to align campaign effortsManage campaign budgets and timelines effectivelyTrack, analyze, and report on campaign resultsQualifications7+ years of book publicity experience, preferably within a major trade publishing houseProven track record of securing high-impact national media coverageStrong relationships with top-tier media contactsAbility to quickly assess a titles positioning and identify strategic opportunitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with strong project management abilitiesComfortable managing multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentPreferred ExperienceExperience in practical nonfiction, memoir, and/or culturally driven titlesFamiliarity with media trends and evolving publicity platforms (MuckRack, Podchaser, etc)Experience working within a collaborative imprint structureBe careful - Dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don''t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile.Dont have a Jora account? Register with:Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs?By creating an email alert, I agree to Jora''s Terms and Privacy Policy and can unsubscribe anytime. #J-18808-Ljbffr