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Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster seeks a short-term Marketing Manager for our dynamic, energetic, and collaborative team. The right candidate will have experience working with authors, initiating and executing marketing campaigns, collaborating closely across departments, and the ability to multi-task like a pro. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Book Publishing/Marketing with a proven track record of creating successful traditional and innovative campaigns for non-fiction titles. Experience with high-profile/celebrity authors a plus. We are looking for someone who can come in and contribute to the team from day one while our Director of Marketing is on leave (approximately 5 months).

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing efforts for approximately 12 titles over two seasons published by the Gallery Books imprint.

• Develop and implement marketing plans and promotional assets on a title-by-title basis

• Collaborate with in-house publicity team on title publishing plans and internal/external communications.

• Coordinate marketing efforts with authors and their teams.

• Craft social media strategy for author brands and collaboration on social media content for the Gallery Books social channels with the support of the social media manager.

• Collaborate closely with production, publicity, editorial, advertising, sales and corporate marketing departments.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in book publishing, marketing, or equivalent

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Keen attention to detail

• Must be well-organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure

• Proven success in digital marketing, social media campaigns, and social media outreach

• Must be a creative and strategic thinker, as well as assertive and persuasive

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with Canva a major plus

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 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Family** **Marketing

Job Function** **Marketing / Promotions

Pay Type** **Hourly

Employment Indicator** **Temporary

Hiring Min Rate** **36 USD

Hiring Max Rate** **40 USD