Publicity Director (12-14 Month Contract Position) Simon & Schuster Canada

Overview

Simon & Schuster Canada is seeking a strategic, creative, and results-driven Publicity Director to lead and manage all aspects of publicity campaigns for our frontlist and key backlist titles across Canada. This role is a full-time, hybrid (2-3 days in office) contract position covering parental leave, with a prorated salary based on the duration of the contract. It is anticipated that this contract will last approximately 12-14 months. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the Canadian media landscape, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of securing impactful coverage for books and authors within the Canadian literary market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative national and regional publicity campaigns for new releases across multiple genres, with a focus on Canadian markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Canadian media contacts including book reviewers, journalists, podc...