Publicity, Promotion & Events Manager

Full-Time Salary: Starting at $50,000 , commensurate with experience About the Role: Rizzoli Bookstore is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organized Publicity, Promotion & Events Assistant Manager to help develop and manage our vibrant cultural programming. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for books, publishing, art, architecture, design, fashion, music, and community engagement. The successful candidate will support the planning and execution of a high-profile calendar of author events, cultural programs, promotional campaigns, and strategic partnerships while helping drive customer engagement and revenue. Key Responsibilities Plan, organize, and execute a wide range of in-store cultural events, including author talks, book launches, panel discussions, performances, and concerts. Coordinate event promotion through the bookstore website, newsletters, social media, blog content, and marketing materials. Maintain an active presence on the sales floor, engaging with customers and demonstrating strong knowledge of the bookstore's inventory. Develop relationships with publishers, publicists, cultural institutions, community organizations, and corporate partners. Generate revenue through ticketed events, sponsored programming, venue rentals, advertising opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Coordinate the creation and installation of window displays, working with publishers, designers, and guest curators. Identify new promotional and sponsorship opportunities. Coordinate occasional off-site events and festival participation. Assist with publicity, press outreach, and promotional campaigns. Qualifications Experience in event planning, publicity, marketing, communications, or promotions (publishing or cultural programming experience preferred). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Outstanding organizational and project management abilities. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing. Interest in literature, publishing, visual arts, architecture, design, and culture. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Apply Rizzoli Bookstore 1133 Broadway New York, NY 10010 View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io