Marketing Assistant, Academic Marketing
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 and Schuster seeks a Marketing Assistant for its academic marketing division. This is a wonderful entry-point into the world of publishing and the right candidate will be able to make an immediate impact for a growing business sector at Simon and Schuster. This role will work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager overseeing academic marketing operations primarily for the adult divisions many imprints. Throughout its 100 year history, Simon and Schuster has published widely across a variety of categories with its books frequently adopted into academic curriculums at the high school, university, and postgraduate levels. Many of these titles help shape the conversation at the classroom and national levels while also representing significant annual revenues.
The Marketing Assistant will assist in a range of tasks including, but not limited to:
-Database growth and management
-Email marketing operations, including editorial curation and analytics reporting
-Research projects for specific titles as well as larger trends in academia
-Initiating, executing, and disseminating marketing materials
-Preparation for and participation in multiple annual conferences
-Regularly presenting key findings in the academic market and how S&S books are, or could, benefit
-Assisting imprints marketers with various academic initiatives
-Organizing and conducting focus groups
This role will require some travel throughout the year, usually on select weekends, as well as some light physical labor such as lifting boxes, packing/unpacking boxes and related materials. Given the nature of the role and S&S’s publishing programs, a keen understanding of news, culture, and pop culture are required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications will also be paramount. S&S employs various software, so a comfort level with learning and applying these programs will be key to success. The right candidate will have high confidence in written and oral communication, and will be comfortable presenting to large groups. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone looking to forge a career in book publishing, a self-starter who wants to learn and put skills old and new into action, and someone who is ready to contribute right away.
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, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
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- Job Family Marketing
- Job Function Marketing / Promotions
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $50,000.00
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