Senior Press Officer / Publicity Manager

Job Description

The Role

Reporting to a senior member of the publicity team, the candidate for the role will coordinate successful publicity campaigns on a range of S&S Adult fiction and non-fiction titles. We are looking for either a Senior Press Officer or a Publicity Manager, depending on experience, to join our award-winning publicity team.

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

A proven track record of leading and delivering inventive and strategic publicity campaigns across both traditional and digital media is essential, in addition to proven success in organising events and book tours, big and small. You will have an established network of media and event contacts and be able to hit the ground-running in a vibrant department.

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 authors, and the ability to juggle multiple campaigns at once.

Please note that for this role, flexibility is needed outside of core work hours, as it may require the occasional evening and weekend work. We would also prefer the candidate to be in the office at least three days a week.

Key Responsibilities

To plan and implement strategic, sales-driven publicity campaigns for titles across Simon & Schuster's adult publishing list (fiction and non-fiction)
• Securing print, broadcast and online coverage, as well as managing event appearances and book launches
• Providing exceptional author care and maintaining relationships with agents, press and event contacts
• Works with editorial, marketing and sales teams to devise strategic, impactful campaigns that lead to book sales and retailer support
• Creates innovative and successful PR campaigns that see widespread coverage across print, broadcast and online platforms
• Controls author schedules, travel, accommodation and plans events/book launches
• Manage publicity budgets for titles
• Provides exceptional author/agent care
• Manages and builds relationships with press/media contacts
• Reports all publicity coverage to interested parties and ensures strong in-house communication

Experience (essential)
• A proven track record of leading and delivering inventive and strategic publicity campaigns across both traditional and digital media is essential, in addition to proven success in organising events and book tours, big and small. You will have an established network of media and event contacts and be able to hit the ground-running in a vibrant department.

About Simon & Schuster UK

Simon & Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK and was named Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022 and 2023. They also won Children's Publisher of the Year in 2023. Based in London with sister companies in the United States, Canada, Australia and India, the UK division has four imprints: Gallery, Scribner, Simon & Schuster; and Simon & Schuster Children's Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction, and children's publications. Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon & Schuster UK is a publishing house of quality writing and a proud home to its authors and their exceptional work. It also runs a sales and distribution service for a number of independent and international publishers including Andrews McMeel, Black Library, Boom! Studios, Elliott & Thompson, Inner Traditions, Rebellion and VIZ Media.

The Simon & Schuster UK list features some of the biggest authors from around the world, including Colleen Hoover, Philippa Gregory, Bob Mortimer, Simon Schama, John Irving, Dave Grohl, Kathy Reichs, Ruth Ware and Milly Johnson.

Simon & Schuster International is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us. They are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators, and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance.

Working at S&S

Some of our benefits include:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• 8% Employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• One charity volunteer day for causes that you are passionate about
• If eligible, work from home Stipend
• Group Income Protection (Risk Benefit)
• Access to a Health Cash Plan
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Pilates and Yoga sessions
• Fresh fruit delivered to the office every Wednesday
• Free Massage session each month
• Discounts and rewards with participating retailers via The Benefit Store
• Free eBooks and audiobooks

Starting salary from £33,000

Location:

Simon & Schuster UK

1st Floor | 222 Gray's Inn Road | London | WC1X 8HB

Closing date: 06/10/2023

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Successful applicants will be shortlisted for an initial screening. If your application is progressed, you will then be asked to attend formal competency-based interview.

Interviews for this opportunity will take place in London, on 12th and 13th October. Please do flag in your cover letter if this might be difficult for you and we will be as flexible as possible.

If you require any adjustments at interview, such as extra time or breaks etc, please let a member of the recruitment team know once they've been in touch.

Simon & Schuster UK is an equal opportunities employer committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn0v8o-3-134-118-113-42 in your application.