Associate Marketing Manager, Education & Library

Simon and Schuster Books; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Broad Based Ownership program

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking an Associate Marketing Manager for Education & Library to support marketing efforts that connect our children's titles with librarians and educators. This hybrid NYC-based role coordinates campaigns, events, and marketing materials to bring books to institutional audiences.

The candidate will plan librarian previews, coordinate seasonal plans, and present at webinars, while assisting with budgets, ARCs, and advertising copy.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required.
• At least three years in children's publishing or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Manage Children's Librarian Preview Planning.
• Coordinate and update seasonal children's marketing plans.
• Coordinate and manage various conference events such as author events or book buzzes.
• Present at librarian book buzzes and webinars.
• Plan and execute virtual events with institutional journals such as Booklist & SLJ.
• Maintain the children's .Net pages on a monthly basis.
• Plan and create the seasonal Book Pantry brochure.
• Handle Checklist & Top Educate Mailings.
• Write copy for the children's monthly newsletter and send out for deployment.
• Assist VP with Budget & Invoices.
• Manage ARCs and galley reservations for Children's titles.
• Assist manager with advertising copy and submissions.
• Assist manager with conference prep.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Excellent written and verbal comms

Microsoft Excel

Social media platforms

Education

BA or BS

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Associate Marketing Manager, Education & Library

Simon & Schuster is seeking a children's publishing professional to support marketing efforts that connect our books with librarians and educators. This role coordinates seasonal campaigns, events, and marketing materials, working closely with the team to bring children's titles to institutional audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage Children's Librarian Preview Planning
• Coordinate and update seasonal children's marketing plans
• Coordinate and manage various conference events such as author events or book buzzes
• Present at various librarian book buzzes and webinars
• Plan and execute virtual events with institutional journals such as Booklist & SLJ
• Maintain the children's .Net pages on a monthly basis
• Plan and create the seasonal Book Pantry brochure
• Handle Checklist & Top Educate Mailings
• Write copy for the children's monthly newsletter and send out for deployment
• Assist VP with Budget & Invoices
• Manage ARCs and galley reservations for Children's titles
• Assist manager with advertising copy and submissions
• Assist manager with conference prep

Qualifications

• Education: BA or BS
• Previous Experience: Must have at least three years experience in children's publishing or a related field.
• Skills: Must be highly-organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and possess good written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and various social media platforms preferred.

Work Modality & Location:

This position is based in New York, NY and follows a hybrid work arrangement.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry‑first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.