Marketing Assistant, Gallery Books

Job Description

Simon & Schuster has been 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 Marketing Assistant for the Gallery Books Group, including Gallery, Scout Press, Saga Press, and Threshold Editions. This person will support the creation and execution of marketing campaigns for a broad range of books including high-profile memoir and biography, commercial fiction, topical nonfiction, SFF (sci-fi/fantasy), and conservative political titles. Responsibilities include:
--Supporting the title marketers in the conception and execution of marketing plans for distinct titles and genres.
--Assisting the Social Media Associate in maintaining our social media accounts: post preparation and scheduling, fan interaction, and coordinating with title marketers for sweepstakes, challenges, etc. featured on social media.
--Conceptualizing and executing outreach to bookselling accounts, bloggers, book clubs, and other third parties, as well as consumers, for cross-promotion and giveaways.
--Managing imprints' Goodreads account for giveaways, including scheduling dates and shipping books to winners.
--Managing ARC/galley orders and tracking account mailing for Barnes & Noble and independent booksellers.
--Coordinating with Education & Library marketing team for imprint inclusion in Freshman Year Experience (FYE) Catalog, Librarian Preview events, Book Drop Flyers, and Newsletters.
--Handling the assignment, routing, and payment of reading discussion guides.
--Maintaining tracking logs for advertising/promotional items and monitoring the process in conjunction with the ad/promo department.
--Taking minutes at meeting and distributing to internal teams and compiling company-wide weekly marketing roundups.
--Handling administrative responsibilities for the department including mailings and bill processing, regularly updating our shared docs and company platforms, as well as supporting the Associate Director with tasks like scheduling meetings, mailings, and processing expenses.

Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media platforms, and general computer skills are expected. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or other design apps a plus. Strong writing, communication, time management, and organization skills are essential.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g60j20-3-19-31-73-42 in your application.