Marketing Assistant, Simon Element

Simon & Schuster Australia; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support title campaigns and marketing initiatives. The role requires skills in social media management, sound communication, and the ability to work collaboratively. Ideal candidates will have experience in publishing or a related field, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for book marketing. This opportunity offers valuable insights into the book marketing process and a chance to contribute to a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in book publishing or its equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with critical thinking ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support for publisher’s office.
• Prepare materials for marketing and sales meetings.
• Liaise between Marketing and Ad/Promo departments.
• Assist on title campaigns with increased responsibility.
• Research influencer partnerships for campaigns.
• Collaborate on content creation for social media.

Skills

Social media management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

One year of experience in book publishing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Applications

Airtable

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

1mo ago , from Simon & Schuster Australia

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction 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, Pocket Books, Adams Media, 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.

Simon Element, a practical nonfiction imprint at Simon & Schuster, is searching for a Marketing Assistant to join our team. Founded in 2021, Simon Element publishes books addressing topics that are foundational to how we live—from the meals we eat to the relationships we nurture, the households we manage, and the goals we set and strive to achieve. The Marketing Assistant will work directly with the Senior Marketing Director and imprint marketing managers on title campaigns and provide general administrative support for the publisher’s office. This is a collaborative and engaging team that builds new marketing initiatives and explores industry-leading strategies.

This role offers the opportunity to expand on existing publishing experience, gain a comprehensive understanding of book marketing, and contribute meaningfully to a growing imprint. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about nonfiction books that inspire and improve lives.

If you love social media, have an eye for design, and can’t resist diving into the latest viral recipe, wellness trend, business article, or relationship podcast, this role is for you. You’ll help shape how Simon Element’s books show up in the world—through creative marketing, trendspotting, and a genuine enthusiasm for content that makes life a little better.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing general administrative support for publisher’s office and marketing department, including warehouse orders, database and records management, managing digital galley requests on Edelweiss and NetGalley, executing marketing mailings, maintaining imprint Goodreads account, and more
• Preparing materials for marketing and sales meetings and taking departmental notes
• Liaising between the Marketing team and the Ad/Promo department to keep track of department projects and design requests, writing copy for digital ads and promotions
• Assisting on title campaigns, with opportunities for increased responsibility and ownership of 1-2 campaigns per season
• Researching influencer and relevant partnerships for title and social media campaigns; assisting the Marketing department in managing the Elemental Readers influencer program
• Collaborating with the marketing team to create content for social media across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter; opportunity to own management of social media platform(s)
• Assist with affiliate outreach and coordinate posts related to the TikTok Shop

Requirements:

• One year of experience in book publishing, or its equivalent is preferred.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, particularly TikTok and Instagram; active and comfortable on social media and familiar with book influencers and communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, necessary for emailing with authors, creating marketing materials, and developing digital copy and social media messaging
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to meet and manage deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfortable with Zoom and remote work; comfortable speaking in meetings and taking initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Applications
• Knowledge of Airtable, Photoshop, and Canva a plus
• Genuine interest in book marketing and publishing – with interest in wellness, culinary, self-help and mind, body, spirit categories a plus