Publishing Coordinator/Associate, Atria Books
Description
Simon & Schuster has been 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 .
The Publishing Coordinator/Associate works closely with the publishing office and editorial and will report to the Associate Publisher.
This is a unique opportunity to work across all Atria titles and learn about various different aspects of the publishing process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Associate Publisher to schedule and coordinate agendas for in-house sales and marketing meetings
- Organize and circulate materials for in-house meetings and sales conferences, take detailed notes, and prepare follow-up materials for those meetings
- Maintain detailed grid of competitive titles and make recommendations for optimized pub dates
- Coordinate Bulk Buy information between authors and internal supply chain team
- Prepare weekly marketing update
- Annotate weekly bestseller list with sales figures
- Track and circulate pre-order numbers, retail distribution, and sales figures
- Circulate manuscripts to Sales and Marketing
- Manage imprint marketing and publicity budget grid and coordinate changes with the Business Office
- Handle general administrative responsibilities for the Associate Publisher
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, as well as general computer skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Relevant work experience in Publisher's Office or editorial, marketing, publicity, sales
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet quick deadlines
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in and enthusiasm for book publishing
The annual salary for this position is $54,000.00 - $58,500.00
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, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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