Senior Marketing Manager, Summit Books

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.
This Senior Marketing Manager / Director will balance nonfiction and fiction projects—including both established and emerging voices in literary fiction, books in translation, and memoir/narrative nonfiction. This marketer will be charged with identifying sales and marketing opportunities to ensure these books and authors stand tall in online and storefront retailers. These initiatives could range from organic/paid campaign strategies, social media content creation and coaching, book club outreach, Goodreads campaigns, Amazon optimization, indie bookstore outreach, strategic partnerships, and more.
The right candidate will have a deep love of books paired with a sense of creativity in how to promote them in new and different ways. A marketer who has a firm understanding of platforms such as Goodreads, Edelweiss, NetGalley, Bookscan, Amazon Vendor Central, and prospecting tools (EduDataHub, MDR, etc.) and can then synthesize that information will be a high priority. Candidates with a strong understanding of social media at the consumer and business levels, as well as the ever-evolving media landscape, will also be prioritized.
The role will have a good deal of autonomy while reporting to the imprint’s Associate Publisher / Director of Publicity. There will also be opportunities to collaborate across departments: publicity, sales, creative services, editorial, etc. Strong communication skills are essential. This is a wonderful opportunity for a marketer to help build an imprint from the ground up and make an immediate impact.
Responsibilities include:

• Conceive and execute 10-20 frontlist campaigns per year
• Analyzing sales data and trends to identify growth opportunities
• Allocate and manage title budgets, likely hundreds of thousands of dollars
• Create and disseminate sales collateral across multiple channels
• Dialogue with sales representatives and accounts for key merchandising opportunities
• Ideating creative for ads, sales collateral, and other promotional items
• Drive paid/organic social media strategies
• Consult on author social media strategy, act as admin of said accounts in certain instances
• Write, edit, create, film multiple pieces of content for author and company social media channels
• Regularly dialogue with key internal/external stakeholders on all matters of the publishing process
• Ideate and execute strategic partnerships, including social media creators and influencers
• Admin various ‘early reader’ services to enhance visibility with key bookselling accounts and constituents, including Goodreads and NetGalley
• Lead key sales and strategy meetings with internal/external stakeholders

Preferred candidates:

• 7-10 years of marketing experience in book publishing or related industry
• Proven success in consumer-facing campaign planning, digital marketing, social media strategy, and talent management
• Complete confidence with all business manager applications for META, X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Google, and TikTok
• Proficient with all major social media platforms and their respective business tools
• Keen understanding of Goodreads, NetGalley, Edelweiss, and other book-specific services
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Confidence in presenting to internal and external stakeholders, prospective authors, celebrities, performers, politicians, thought leaders, etc.
• Proficient with prospecting tools such as EduDataHub, MDR, niche media outlets, etc.
• Organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and versatile to handle a range of projects
• Understanding of the ever-evolving media landscape
• Deep interest in current events and pop culture
• Serious about building a career and advancing to more senior roles

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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.
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Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Life insurance