Marketing Director, Atria Books

Simon & Schuster•New York, NY

About The Position

Simon & 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. Atria Books is currently seeking a Marketing Director. Our team is a dynamic, diverse, creative group committed to our authors and to publishing their books for maximum impact. Atria publishes a range of bestselling, and award-winning fiction and non-fiction from authors including Colleen Hoover, Brad Thor, Hannah Grace, Janet Evanovich, Vince Flynn, Sister Souljah, Fredrik Backman, Lisa Jewell, Charlamagne Tha God, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Reyna Grande, Rebecca Serle, William Kent Krueger, and many more. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in book marketing and management who has a proven record of creating successful traditional and innovative campaigns for both fiction and non-fiction titles and who can be a strong leader in the marketing department.

Requirements

At least 6-8 years of experience in book publishing, marketing, brand management, or equivalent
Strong leadership and management skills and proven success in managing a team
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to present effectively and clearly in meetings
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, PowerPoint, Excel

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of eight marketers who work on 50-60 frontlist titles per season
Develop and review all marketing plans and prepare selling materials
Allocate marketing budget and approve advertising plans and creative
Communicate with authors and agents about campaign progress
Analyze campaign metrics and report on success and growth opportunities
Collaborate closely with publicity, editorial, advertising, video, and corporate marketing departments
Maintain strong relationships with Independent booksellers and librarians
Oversee imprint social media channels and content, with an eye toward growth and building engagement metrics
Work closely with editors on acquisition opportunities, especially in relation to author platform assessment