Job Description
Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
The Job Profile
The Events & Publicity Administrator will provide support to the Publicity Director and two other members of the Publicity team and contribute to the smooth-running of the department with a particular focus on the organisation and implementation of external and internal S&S Children’s events.
Reporting to the Publicity Director, they will balance in-office PR support and administration for a busy press office spending a minimum of 30% of the time attending events including those that take place outside of core office hours. The role involves accompanying authors and illustrators to local and national events, in a confident and professional manner.
The Job Role
The Events & Publicity Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Publicity Director and other members of the publicity team, assisting in the organisation and delivery of both internal and external author and corporate events, with regular on-site attendance. The role involves running events across schools, bookshops and festivals, and building strong working relationships with the Marketing and Publicity team, the wider Children’s division, as well as authors and agents. Responsibilities include coordinating travel for touring authors and illustrators, supporting PR campaigns as required, and managing awards administration, including prize submissions and communications. The successful candidate will also write, proofread and edit press materials, coordinate regular PR mail-outs, manage the Children’s Publicity inbox, and oversee logistics for brand costumes and related events.
The Candidate Profile
Experience (essential)
- Strong organisational and time management abilities (essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours including evenings and weekends is integral to this role
- Enthusiastic individual who is highly-motivated
- A confident and proactive team player with a professional demeanour
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
- Has the ability to react quickly, effectively and decisively
- Can convey messages in an impactful, candid and credible manner through a number of different communication channels
Experience (nice to have)
- Previous administration experience in an events environment
- A good understanding of how publicity campaigns are managed is preferred
Salary
Starting from £27,000.
Apply
Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter by 31st March 2026.
Unfortunately, Simon & Schuster UK cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in the UK or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage.
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