Associate Marketing Manager, Education & Library

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster, Inc. is seeking an Associate Marketing Manager for Education & Library to support librarian and educator outreach.

The role coordinates seasonal campaigns, events, and materials, collaborating with the team to promote children’s titles to institutional audiences. Responsibilities include planning librarian previews, managing seasonal campaigns, coordinating conferences, webinars, and virtual events with journals like Booklist and SLJ, and budget assistance.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in a relevant field.
• At least three years of experience in children’s publishing or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication; highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage Children’s Librarian Preview Planning.
• Coordinate and update seasonal children’s marketing plans.
• Coordinate and manage 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 deploy.
• 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

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Oral communication

Excel

Social media

Education

BA or BS in relevant field

Job description

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.