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, podcasters, bloggers, and influ...