Penguin Group – Portfolio, Sentinel, and Current imprints
Type: Full Time
Position: Publicity Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Penguin is currently seeking a Publicity Assistant to assist two publicists within the publicity and marketing department of a ten-person team. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the process of publicizing and marketing of books for three varied, non-fiction imprints.
Specific responsibilities include:
Providing administrative support (answering phones, processing bills, arranging meeting copying, filing, etc.)- Writing press materials, sending media mailings, reaching out to media contacts, and, fulfilling review copy requests
- Seeking publicity for assigned titles
- Assisting with the coordination of author events and scheduling travel arrangements
- Participating in social media efforts for the imprint
Requirements:
- 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong interest in in book publishing, especially non-fiction publicity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline driven environment
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) a plus
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Bonnier Corporation – Popular Science
Type: Full Time
Position: Editorial Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Popular Science, a thought leader brand with a 140 year history, is an ideal representing the best hopes for our planet, our lives, and children and our future, we find the individuals and innovations that exist today that will lay the groundwork for a better tomorrow. By presenting the future through facts, that are told simply and through a unique and informative lens, Popular Science provides the most relevant information on technology, science, innovation, design and popular culture.
This position will provide administrative and editorial support for the magazine. The EA will work as an assistant to the Editor in Chief. He/she will work with section editors, the art department, and writers to process invoices and contracts. And he/she will assemble reports for the finance department. In addition, the EA will serve as a staff researcher, ensuring the accuracy of select stories in Popular Science. Minor reporting, editing, and web contribution is also required. Given the range of duties, the EA must be organized, highly adept at multi-tasking, and willing to take on responsibilities as needed. Minimum magazine experience: 1-2 years.
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