Marketing Assistant, Gallery Books

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Gallery Books is seeking a Marketing Assistant for the Gallery Books Group. This person will support the creation and execution of marketing campaigns for a broad range of books focused on pop-culture, including celebrity memoir and biography, commercial and literary fiction, topical nonfiction, political nonfiction, and graphic novels.

Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the Marketing Director with campaign execution and administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, mailings, and processing expenses.
• Supporting the title marketers in the execution of marketing plans for distinct titles and genres.
• Assisting in outreach to bookselling accounts, bloggers, book clubs, and other third parties, as well as consumers, for cross-promotion and giveaways.
• Managing ARC/galley orders and tracking account mailing for Barnes & Noble and independent booksellers.
• Contributing ideas and occasionally creating content for the Gallery Books social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X).
• Maintaining tracking logs for advertising/promotional items and monitoring the process in conjunction with the ad/promo department.
• Handling administrative responsibilities for the department including mailings and bill processing, regularly updating our shared documents, and maintaining the Gallery Books website under the Director of Marketing and Publicity.

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

In-office Presence Required.

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, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Other details

• Job Family Marketing
• Job Function Marketing / Promotions
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $50,000.00

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