Simon & Schuster
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator/Associate, Avid Reader Press_
Simon & Schuster, New York, New York, United States, 10176
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator/Associate, Avid Reader Press1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USAReq #283Thursday, August 15, 2024Simon & 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.**Avid Reader Press seeks a Social Media and Marketing Coordinator or Associate for our dynamic, energetic, collaborative imprint.** Avid Reader Press, a division of Simon & Schuster, is built on the idea that the most rewarding publishing has three common denominators: great books, published with intense focus, in true partnership with our authors. The staff at Avid Reader Press, a small band of cheerful literary warriors, strives to publish every book with avidity. The right candidate will have the ability to work on a wide range of fiction and nonfiction projects while closely collaborating on others with multiple stakeholders; initiate and execute multi-touch marketing campaigns; and be comfortable presenting to internal and external stakeholders.Preferred candidates will be creative, organized, and cooperative, and have a strong understanding of the social media landscape. Experience with launching and tracking organic and paid title marketing campaigns is preferred, but not entirely necessary. Strong candidates will be familiar with the book publishing timeline - from acquisition to on-sale to backlist - and be comfortable managing marketing activities throughout each phase.**Responsibilities include:**· Managing Avid Reader Press social media channels (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, Goodreads), including content creation, photography and video editing, audience engagement, and partnerships· Conceiving and executing multitier title marketing campaigns, including: advising authors on their online presence via email collection, social media, etc.; supervising creative for ads, sales collateral, and other promotional items; and managing paid digital/social campaigns and synthesizing data analytics· Communicating and tracking marketing campaigns and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders· Coordinating with the Simon & Schuster corporate and digital marketing groups, including e-mail marketing strategy, content marketing, academic marketing, and video production· Cultivating strategic imprint-wide and title specific promotional partnerships with influencers and brands where appropriate· Working with multiple divisions, including publicity, creative services, sales divisions, etc.**Preferred candidates**+ 2-3+ years of marketing experience in book publishing or related field+ Experience managing social media content creation strongly preferred+ Proven success in consumer-facing campaign planning, digital marketing, and/or social media strategy+ Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)+ Confidence in presenting to internal and external stakeholders, including prospective authors and literary agents+ Proficiency 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 landscapeSimon & 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 (imonandschuster.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$54,000.00+ Max Hiring Rate$58,500.00Apply Now+ 1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA<