Digital Marketing Manager / Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Job Description

About Simon & Schuster UK

Simon & Schuster UK now operates as an independent company and is no longer associated with Paramount Global. Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK, subject to all policies and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. We have updated our Workplace Privacy Notice to reflect this corporate change. If you have questions, please contact us here: privacyadministrator@simonandschuster.com

Simon & Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK and was named Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022 and 2023. They also won Children's Publisher of the Year in 2023. Based in London with sister companies in the United States, Canada, Australia and India, the UK division has four imprints: Gallery, Scribner, Simon & Schuster; and Simon & Schuster Children's Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction, and children's publications. Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon & Schuster UK is a publishing house of quality writing and a proud home to its authors and their exceptional work. It also runs a sales and distribution service for a number of independent and international publishers including Andrews McMeel, Black Library, Boom! Studios, Elliott & Thompson, Inner Traditions, Rebellion and VIZ Media.

The Simon & Schuster UK list features some of the biggest authors from around the world, including Colleen Hoover, Philippa Gregory, Bob Mortimer, Simon Schama, John Irving, Dave Grohl, Kathy Reichs, Ruth Ware and Milly Johnson.

Simon & Schuster International is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us. They are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators, and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance.

The Role

This multi-faceted role will manage digital-first campaigns and execute our social media and digital strategy, helping to boost our digital capabilities as we set new growth targets, develop brands and communities and maximise current publishing.

The Digital Marketing Manager/Senior Digital Marketing Manager, will work closely with the Marketing & PR Director and wider Marketing & PR team to grow our online communities and ensure our investment and resource is going into the channels and interactions that will yield optimal results and sales for our books.

Key Responsibilities
• Execute the digital strategy with M&P Director and team
• Plan and deliver digital campaign activity for our titles
• Lead on digital content creation, including video and audio
• Social Media Management – manage content and audience engagement, creating full content plans, dynamic backlist/frontlist promos
• Build new brand partnerships and optimise relationships with bloggers and influencers, and online communities
• Work with Sales team and lead on Amazon Marketing – overseeing A+ content, driving Amazon Advertising, reviewing metadata and coding, promotion of ebook and audio formats and promotions
• Collaborate with global S&S digital marketers to ensure we implement a global digital strategy for shared authors
• Work with editorial team to identify and quantify opportunities for digital-first talent

Skill & Attributes
• Is up to date with the latest thinking, trends and opportunities in the digital landscape
• Be a voice for digital-first thinking in the children's division, including identifying opportunities for talent acquisition
• Ability to write optimised copy for online and product pages
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• Good team player and communicator
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities

Experience
• Experience of implementing digital marketing strategy
• Experience of digital campaign management
• Experience of creating digital content to further brand campaigns and awareness building activity
• Social Media Management experience, planning, writing, posting
• Experience of building and establishing a network of content creators
• Full experience of META, social media and Google advertising platforms
• Experience of the Amazon advantage and advertising platforms

Previously worked in a digital-first environment, with at least 5 years experience.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Desirable:
• Experience of working with international partners.
• Experience of working with Senior Leadership teams.
• Experience of working with talent.

Working at S&S

Some of our benefits include:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• 8% Employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• One charity volunteer day for causes that you are passionate about
• If eligible, work from home Stipend
• Group Income Protection (Risk Benefit)
• Access to a Health Cash Plan
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Pilates and Yoga sessions
• Fresh fruit delivered to the office every Wednesday
• Free Massage session each month
• Discounts and rewards with participating retailers via The Benefit Store
• Free eBooks and audiobooks

Starting salary from £35,000, however this may increase depending on which role your skills and attributes best suit

Location:

Simon & Schuster UK

1st Floor | 222 Gray's Inn Road | London | WC1X 8HB

Closing date:

03/11/2023

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Successful applicants will be shortlisted for an initial screening. If your application is progressed, you will then be asked to attend formal competency-based interview.

If you require any adjustments at interview, such as extra time or breaks etc, please let a member of the recruitment team know once they've been in touch.

Simon & Schuster UK is an equal opportunities employer committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3w1kx-216-73-216-202-42 in your application.