Publishing Assistant, James Patterson Books

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Hachette Book Group Full time
Job Summary

The Publishing Assistant provides administrative and project support for the James Patterson publishing team. This role will work closely with the Publicist to create high-impact marketing and publicity campaigns for James Patterson, the most popular storyteller of our time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with paid advertising and social media marketing
  • Assist with creation and deployment of Patterson newsletters
  • Assist with high-profile author appearances and publicity campaigns
  • Create and coordinate promotional materials, such as press releases and press kits
  • Assist with award submissions and manage database for tracking awards
  • Assist with coordinating trade show and conference presence, author appearances, and giveaways
  • Provide ongoing administrative support, including mailing books, coding invoices, tracking budgets, making travel arrangements, and scheduling meetings
  • Coordinate book giveaways and reader activities across various digital platforms
  • Execute regular data review and analysis for digital campaign and website performance
Requirements
  • Marketing/publicity/publishing internship or equivalent work experience
  • Excellent organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet quick deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task successfully
  • Superb verbal and written communication skills, internet savvy, and knowledge of the media
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for book publishing, marketing, and publicity
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Knowledge of social media and Cision Media database a plus
Company Culture

Hachette Book Group is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business. We believe that including and representing diverse voices is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views, and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

The compensation for this position is $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, and location. The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays, and generous sick leave), and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.


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