Creative Advertising & Promotions Lead

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

PTO

Broad Based Ownership program

Job summary

Simon & Schuster seeks an Advertising & Promotions Manager to develop and execute advertising materials across imprints and divisions, collaborating with marketers and designers to shape campaigns and ensure timely delivery.

You will write and edit copy for digital and print ads, manage production schedules, and ensure materials meet brand and technical specs while adapting to varied formats and channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, creative operations, marketing, advertising, or a related field; publishing or media experience strongly preferred.
• Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adjust voice, tone, and messaging for different audiences and marketing channels.
• Familiarity with print and digital advertising, social media assets, retailer materials, and common creative production processes.
• Exceptional organizational and communications skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with project-management and collaboration tools such as Airtable, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or digital proofing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage advertising and promotional projects across multiple imprints and divisions, balancing competing priorities, deadlines, and marketing needs.
• Partner with marketers and designers to develop creative concepts and translate campaign objectives into effective, audience-focused materials.
• Write, edit, and proofread copy for digital and print advertising, social media, retailer and consumer marketing, presentations, event assets, and other campaign materials.
• Develop production schedules and track deliverables from kickoff through review, approval, and final distribution, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts, production challenges, and shifting priorities.
• Ensure materials are accurate, on brand, and delivered according to technical specifications and channel requirements, while staying informed about evolving advertising formats and creative best practices.
• Improve creative workflows, templates, documentation, and processes to increase efficiency and strengthen cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Airtable

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simon & Schuster seeks an Advertising & Promotions Manager to develop and execute advertising materials across imprints and divisions, collaborating with marketers and designers to shape campaigns and ensure timely delivery.

You will write and edit copy for digital and print ads, manage production schedules, and ensure materials meet brand and technical specs while adapting to varied formats and channels.