What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publishing Assistant, Scribner Books position at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing?
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Friday, March 21, 2025
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. 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.
Publishing Assistant, Scribner
This is a very unique opportunity at the Scribner imprint. The Publishing Assistant will work in the Publishing Office assisting the VP, Deputy Publisher, and the marketing department.
The ideal candidate will be interested in a broad view of this illustrious imprint (the oldest at Simon & Schuster), including individual frontlist and backlist titles, and the mechanics of publishing. The publishing office is the epicenter of the imprint with responsibilities that range from acquisition to marketing to sales and production outreach. This unique role touches every Scribner title we publish as well as our robust catalogue.
The assistant will work directly with the Deputy Publisher on managing the overview and seasonal flow of the imprint. Core responsibilities include organizing seasonal materials (powerpoints, tipsheets, title grids), Edelweiss maintenance and quality control, meeting note taking and follow up, and producing flawless sales materials for our sales team to take on sales calls.
This position will also come with a marketing component. This includes data base management, contributions to the Scribner social media outreach, conceptualizing and executing outreach to booksellers, librarians, bloggers, bookclubs, influencers and more; handling administrative tasks such as mailings, giveaway fulfillment, and invoice processing.
The ideal candidate has excellent verbal and written communication skills, embraces innovation, is meticulous with details, and possesses the ability to prioritize high-touch projects and stay supremely organized in a fast-paced environment.
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
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Friday, March 21, 2025
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. 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.
Publishing Assistant, Scribner
This is a very unique opportunity at the Scribner imprint. The Publishing Assistant will work in the Publishing Office assisting the VP, Deputy Publisher, and the marketing department.
The ideal candidate will be interested in a broad view of this illustrious imprint (the oldest at Simon & Schuster), including individual frontlist and backlist titles, and the mechanics of publishing. The publishing office is the epicenter of the imprint with responsibilities that range from acquisition to marketing to sales and production outreach. This unique role touches every Scribner title we publish as well as our robust catalogue.
The assistant will work directly with the Deputy Publisher on managing the overview and seasonal flow of the imprint. Core responsibilities include organizing seasonal materials (powerpoints, tipsheets, title grids), Edelweiss maintenance and quality control, meeting note taking and follow up, and producing flawless sales materials for our sales team to take on sales calls.
This position will also come with a marketing component. This includes data base management, contributions to the Scribner social media outreach, conceptualizing and executing outreach to booksellers, librarians, bloggers, bookclubs, influencers and more; handling administrative tasks such as mailings, giveaway fulfillment, and invoice processing.
The ideal candidate has excellent verbal and written communication skills, embraces innovation, is meticulous with details, and possesses the ability to prioritize high-touch projects and stay supremely organized in a fast-paced environment.
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
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- Job Family Editorial
- Job Function Content / Editorial / Publishing
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $50,000.00
Salary : $50,000
