Marketing & Publicity Associate, Adams Media

Job Description

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 at www.simonandschuster.com.

Adams Media is seeking a creative Marketing and Publicity Associate to join it's small but mighty team!

The perfect role for a professional interested in both digital marketing and earned media, the Marketing and Publicity Associate helps execute approximately 35 frontlist lifestyle nonfiction campaigns per year and select seasonal backlist (specific categories of focus include new age, cooking, self-help, and pop culture). In addition to pitching external media partners, the associate coordinates select marketing efforts (including influencer outreach/KLEAR, paid campaign asset coordination, and author video scheduling). The Marketing & Publicity Associate collaborates closely with assigned authors to ensure a positive partnership. In addition, the associate works closely with the department director and manager to develop campaign plans that meet ROI benchmarks. An outgoing and clear presenter, the associate works collaboratively across the company and is responsible for presenting title-specific marketing/publicity plans to sales at monthly and seasonal sales meetings.

The ideal Marketing and Publicity Associate will
• be persistent and goal-oriented with an interest in both publicity and marketing.
• be comfortable developing a pitch and presenting plan
• have at least three years of targeted book promotion experience (nonfiction focus a plus).
• be a lover of all things social media
• be trend-driven and eager to forge new partnerships.

This position does not organize book tours.

Experience with Muck Rack and Sprinklr is preferred.

Key attributes include the ability to multitask, a collaborative approach and exceptional communication skills.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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