Publishing Assistant, James Patterson Books
The Publishing Assistant provides administrative & project support for the James Patterson publishing team.
The position will work closely with the Publicist to create high-impact marketing and publicity campaigns for James Patterson, the most popular storyteller of our time. The assistant will also support the managers on James Patterson’s, marketing, sales and pro-reading philanthropic initiatives, and will support the author himself. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, strong organizational skills, a passion for books, a love of popular culture, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment with other smart, creative professionals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 manages 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 a variety of digital platforms
- Execute regular data review and analysis for digital campaign and website performance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- 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, & 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
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business 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.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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.
The compensation for this position is $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.