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Marketing Manager / Sr. Marketing Manager, Simon Maverick

Simon & Schuster

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior
75k-90k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is seeking a Marketing Manager or Senior Marketing Manager for its Simon Maverick imprint. The imprint focuses on publishing books from independent and self-published authors, aiming to merge entrepreneurial spirit with traditional publishing resources. The role involves developing marketing and promotional strategies for both audiobook and print formats, collaborating with various teams, and overseeing the lifecycle of each title from acquisition to publication and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute marketing campaigns across digital, retail, social, and publicity channels.
  • Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and publicity teams to build and implement comprehensive preorder, launch, and post-launch plans.
  • Analyze campaign performance and audience data to inform future strategies and optimize ROI.
  • Support the creation of promotional assets including social media posts, ads, and other content.
  • Foster brand awareness and audience growth through partnerships and targeted outreach.
  • Work directly with authors, agents, and proprietors to coordinate promotional schedules and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Editorial Director on developing and maintaining the imprint's publishing strategy and schedule.
  • Coordinate with managing editorial and book production teams to ensure timely and high-quality releases.
  • Ensure metadata, descriptions, and supporting materials are entered into systems promptly and updated as needed.

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of experience in book publishing with experience in print and digital marketing and promotion.
  • Proven track record of successful marketing campaign management.
  • Strong understanding of the current literary marketplace.
  • Knowledge of the independent or non-traditional literary scene is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with ease.
  • Comfort with data analytics tools and dashboards to measure performance.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in audiobooks is preferred but not necessary.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in publishing is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Tuition assistance program.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Access to industry-first Broad Based Ownership program.

Working at Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster values inclusion and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. The company promotes a workplace environment that emphasizes opportunity, access, resources, and rewards for all employees.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary75k-90k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Simon & Schuster

Website

simonandschuster.com

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Book Publishers

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