Publicist, Simon & Schuster Canada (12–14-month contract position)

Simon & Schuster Canada is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and results-driven Publicist to join our growing team on a contract basis. This role is a full-time, hybrid (2-3 days in office) contract position, with a prorated salary based on the duration of the contract.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key media, booksellers, festival directors and influencers
• Develop and implement title-specific publicity campaigns for books and authors
• Write press materials, pitch and secure media coverage (broadcast, print, online)
• Build strong relationships with authors and agents and ensure communication as it relates to publicity efforts
• Work closely with in-house departments including editorial, marketing and sales in Canada and the US
• Conceptualize and execute in-person and virtual author events across Canada
• Escort authors to events, tradeshows, conferences as required
• Ability to attend evening and weekend events, and to travel

Benefits

• Paid prorated salary based on contract duration
• Equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet
• Diverse and inclusive workplace