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The Job Profile
Reporting into Publicity Director, the Events & Press Officer will devise and implement a diverse range of publicity campaigns across our frontlist titles, as well as support the team with their events co-ordination.
The Events & Press Officer role sits in the busy and dynamic Marketing and Publicity Division, and will build internal relationships (UK sales, sales reps and editorial teams) and external relationships (e.g. author and agent).
The Job Role
The Events & Press Officer will help develop and deliver imaginative, effective, and high-impact publicity campaigns that raise the profile of Simon & Schuster titles, driving awareness and supporting sales growth across the UK market. They will be responsible for securing print, broadcast and online coverage as well as managing event appearances and book launches, whilst providing exceptional author care and maintaining relationships with agents, press and event contacts. Working closely with colleagues across Publicity, Marketing, Editorial and Sales, the Press Officer will also support team-wide events and publicity activity, coordinating submissions, administration and event logistics, while assisting with internal communications as required.
The Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, and highly motivated, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will have a strong understanding of what makes an inventive and strategically driven publicity campaign, with the ability to identify the right audiences to maximise coverage, drive sales, and deliver against the objectives of both publishing teams and the UK sales team.
Highly organised and adaptable, they will be comfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering several campaigns simultaneously. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working across a diverse range of nonfiction, fiction and literary fiction titles, while confidently balancing competing deadlines.
They will have and understanding of media and festival planners and be committed to developing and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, producers, influencers, and serial editors across print, broadcast, digital, and social media.
Please note due to the nature of the industry the candidate maybe required to work non-office hours to support authors at publicity events.
Starting from £30,000
Please apply with your CV and cover letter.
Unfortunately, Simon & Schuster UK cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in the UK or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage.
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Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
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