Senior Marketing Manager, Simon Element

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USAReq #476

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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.

Simon & Schuster is seeking a seasoned, innovative Senior Marketing Manager to join the team at Simon Element.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-impact, multi-touch marketing campaigns across various imprints for blockbuster titles that span culinary and lifestyle, business, inspiration, and select literary and commercial fiction.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Marketing Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of Simon & Schuster's imprints through strategic marketing initiatives. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Spearheading high-level marketing campaigns for a diverse portfolio of titles, including culinary, lifestyle, and nonfiction, ranging from perennial bestsellers to debut voices.

• Managing brand author campaigns and platform-driven publications to enhance visibility and sales.

• Developing and executing innovative, multi-platform marketing strategies that include social media, digital content, and collaborative projects with stakeholders.

• Conducting detailed market analyses to identify trends and craft data-driven marketing strategies.

• Effectively utilizing tools like Goodreads, Edelweiss, NetGalley, BookScan, Amazon Vendor Central, and social listening platforms to optimize marketing efforts.

• Working independently on some projects, while leveraging collaboration and cross-functional teamwork on others.

• Creating and deploying compelling editorial and visual content tailored to target audiences across multiple channels.

• Consulting on social media strategies, monitoring performance, and engaging with online communities to amplify reach.

• Presenting confidently in meetings with stakeholders, authors, and partners.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of specialized expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership skills, including:

• A proven track record in marketing within the publishing industry, with significant experience in culinary, lifestyle, and nonfiction titles.

• Advanced digital expertise, including experience with social media content creation, digital strategy, and tools like social listening and analytics platforms.

• Exceptional ability to conduct market analyses, with an acute understanding of sales data and consumer behavior.

• Hands-on experience managing brand author campaigns and/or platform-driven publications.

• A strategic mindset with demonstrated success in driving marketing initiatives that generate high impact.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.

• A passion for the subjects Simon Element specializes in, such as cooking, entertaining, health and wellness, personal development, and business.

About You

You are an experienced professional who thrives on innovation, creativity, and independent problem-solving. You are excited about the opportunity to bring new ideas to life and work closely with multiple teams to create impactful campaigns. If you are passionate about books, digitally savvy, socially driven, and ready to make a mark at Simon & Schuster, this role is perfect for you.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 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. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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.

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 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Other details

• Job FamilyMarketing

• Job FunctionMarketing / Promotions

• Pay TypeSalary

• Employment IndicatorRegular

• Min Hiring Rate$85,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate$90,000.00

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