Simon & Schuster Australia is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, in all printed, digital, and audio formats.
Please note that flexibility is needed outside of core work hours as it may require occasional evening and weekend work.
The Job Profile
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Publicity Manager to lead our Melbourne publicity team. Reporting to the Publicity Director, the successful candidate will coordinate successful publicity campaigns for a range of adult books.
The Job Role
The role involves leading the Melbourne Publicity team and executing imaginative, effective, and impactful publicity campaigns. The candidate will work closely with the publishing, marketing, and sales teams to deliver fully integrated promotional plans.
The Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading and delivering inventive and strategic publicity campaigns across traditional and digital media. Experience in organizing events and book tours, big and small, is essential.
The candidate should have an established network of media and event contacts and be able to start effectively in a vibrant department. While this role involves working on a variety of titles, we are especially interested in applicants with experience or passion for non-fiction and literary titles primarily adult books.
Leadership skills including effective mentorship multi-tasking and innovative thinking are crucial. The candidate must possess excellent organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously from debut titles to works by established and celebrity authors.
Key Qualifications
* Proven track record of leading and delivering inventive and strategic publicity campaigns
* Experience in organizing events and book tours
* Established network of media and event contacts
* Ability to start effectively in a vibrant department
Benefits
Our company fosters an inclusive environment through employee benefits social impact initiatives and a commitment to diversity. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or expression.
Application Process
Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter including their salary expectations to apply.