Marketing & Publicity Coordinator

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.

Welcome to Simon & Schuster Australia, part of the ViacomCBS Corporation, one of Australia’s fastest growing publishers bringing an extensive range of locally published and international books to readers across Australia and New Zealand.

We now have an exciting opportunity in our Sydney office for a keen and motivated Marketing and Publicity Coordinator. 
The Marketing and Publicity Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support for the Marketing and Publicity department in Australia.

You’ll be doing things like this:

• Maintaining databases, schedules and key departmental deadlines
• Managing the relationship with the media monitoring service. Managing and collating coverage for books and preparing weekly/monthly reports as needed
• Handling the events and Writers Festival administration 
• Managing the Guaranteed read program
• Arranging travel and accommodation for author tours and events
• Managing orders from the warehouse and publicity mail-outs
• Managing general enquiries and the publicity inbox 
• Uploading and distributing campaign presentations 
• Work with the Marketing Designer on assets incl. banners, retailer assets, chapter samplers, etc. 
• Managing and deploying weekly consumer and booksellers EDMS
• Managing and updating the website on weekly basis and/or as needed
• Managing invoices and entering expenses into the marketing budget
• Minute taking in key meetings
• Answering the phones and other office tasks on a rotation basis with other coordinators

 
This is what you’ll bring with you:

• Experience in a similar office-based administration or coordination role
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high performing team environment
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt and to stay calm under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Detail oriented
• Genuine willingness to learn and help the team
• A passion for books and reading, and a desire to develop a career within the publishing industry

Extra brownie points for: 

• Previous publishing experience would be great, but not essential

Who we are: 

We are a global leader with offices in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, India and Australia, employing approximately 1400 staff worldwide.
In Australia, we publish both local and international books that make an impact on the bestseller lists and our cultural landscape. We are dedicated to bringing an extensive range of titles for adults and children, in all genres and all formats, into the hands of readers. Our passion, agility and commitment to our authors and books made us the fastest growing publisher last year and we have continued plans for growth in the future. 

We are an equal opportunity employer offering flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, additional superannuation, a large suite of benefits including paid parental leave, financial planning and superannuation advice, income protection and life insurance and a range of wellbeing programs. We offer a non-corporate, inclusive, friendly and collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

We believe storytelling has the power to change Australian culture and value diversity and inclusion, both in the books that we publish and the people we hire to help us make this happen. We encourage candidates from all different backgrounds to apply.

Simon & Schuster is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us. We are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance. 

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. If you feel you have the required aptitude and experience, please submit your CV with a cover letter here. We encourage candidates from all different backgrounds to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to 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. ViacomCBS 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.