Marketing & Publicity Assistant​/Coordinator, Simon & Schuster Audio

Simon & Schuster Audio is seeking a Marketing & Publicity Assistant/Coordinator to join our enthusiastic and collaborative team. In this role, the ideal candidate will provide key departmental support as well as participate in the development and execution of title-specific marketing campaigns for a wide range of authors including our exciting line of original audio books. We’re looking for a proactive, highly organized candidate who is excited to join the fast-growing audiobook industry and ready to hit the ground running.

• Provide primary support to a Marketing Manager, with additional support for a Senior Publicity Manager.
• Liaise with sales, editorial, digital and ad promo departments, work hand in hand withaudioproduction andaudiopublicity.
• Provide title marketing support by creating compelling marketing assets including behind the scenes interviews, excerpts, copy and more for use in advertising and across Simon & Schuster, author, and account social media channels.
• Maintain accurate campaign and marketing data tracking, ensuring records are organized and up to date.
• Conduct ongoing author research, tracking key metrics and sharing insights with the team.
• Create and distribute weekly sales and marketing materials for internal title discussions and meetings.
• Maintain a detailed record of frontlist assets trafficked between production and marketing teams ensuring materials are properly saved, organized, and accessible to the team.
• Support publicity campaigns through targeted reporter and outlet research, media-list development, drafting briefing documents and other publicity materials, and monitoring and tracking planned coverage.

• Previous marketing experience, preferably in the publishing space.
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and adapt to shifting needs.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A positive attitude and a team forward mentality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in copywriting for social media platforms.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel. Familiarity with video editing and/or Canva a big plus.