Publicity Assistant at Penguin Young Readers Group
Posted on 1/18/2012
Penguin Young Reader's Group is seeking a Publicity Assistant. Join the team and work with all age ranges and types of Young Reader books! Reporting directly to the Publicity Director and the Associate Publicity Director, this position will have the opportunity to interact with authors and assist with various media campaigns.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support (i.e. answers phones, handles bills, photocopies, faxes, files, works with mailings, keeps track of supervisors' and authors' schedules).
- Maintains press contact database and creates catalog checklist for press contacts.
- Handles day-to-day media requests.
- Provides logistical support to coordinate author events.
- Creates media lists.
- Handles award submissions.
- Manages galley orders and conducts galley mailings to the trade media.
- Assists in publicity campaigns (i.e. keeps track of publicity reports, assembles press kits, performs online research, maintains contact with authors).
Requirements:
- 4 year-college degree or equivalent work experience
- Prior office experience required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong follow-up skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- An interest in children's books
- Prior publicity experience is a plus
Additional Information: Salary for this position is $33,500. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.
Application Instructions: Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.