Associate Publisher, Scribner Books

Job Description

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.

Scribner Books is seeking an Associate Publisher who will be responsible for the following areas

Managing inventory -- consulting with inventory management, reprint team and sales to determine first prints and reprints for Scribner list. Establishing jacket and cover prices in conjunction with publisher and sales.

Acting as liaison with sales and supply necessary materials--

Working with the sales team to supply accounts with what they need to sell; supervise creation of tip sheets, reading material; work on account promotions and other opportunities.

Managing schedules and production of the Scribner list -Working with the publisher to establish seasonal lists; working with managing ed to set due dates for transmittals and other deadlines.

Art -- Working with the publisher, art director and editorial director to evaluate jacket designs; and monitor deadlines, copy, quotes, production costs.

Backlist management -- working with Directors Publicity and Marketing and Marketing Director to identify opportunities to repackage, get new introductions or afterwords, increase prices, institute down-pricing promotions.
• 8+ years of experience in book publishing is required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Confidence in presenting to internal and external stakeholders, prospective authors
• Proficient with Facebook Business, Google AdWords, digital/social analytics
• Organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and versatile to handle a range of projects
• Understanding of the ever-evolving media landscape

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0w7xe-3-15-10-218-42 in your application.