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About the Role

Develop, create, and execute advertising and promotional materials across multiple publishing imprints and divisions, including trade publishing, audio, and education/library marketing. This role will help conceive campaign materials, develop and refine copy, establish schedules, manage workflows, and guide projects from initial brief through final delivery.

Responsibilities

Manage advertising and promotional projects across multiple imprints and divisions, balancing competing priorities, deadlines, and marketing needs.
Partner with marketers and designers to develop creative concepts and translate campaign objectives into effective, audience-focused materials.
Write, edit, and proofread copy for digital and print advertising, social media, retailer and consumer marketing, presentations, event assets, and other campaign materials.
Develop production schedules and track deliverables from kickoff through review, approval, and final distribution, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts, production challenges, and shifting priorities.
Ensure materials are accurate, on brand, and delivered according to technical specifications and channel requirements, while staying informed about evolving advertising formats and creative best practices.
Improve creative workflows, templates, documentation, and processes to increase efficiency and strengthen cross-department collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
At least three years of experience in project management, creative operations, marketing, advertising, or a related field; publishing or media experience strongly preferred.
Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adjust voice, tone, and messaging for different audiences and marketing channels.
Familiarity with print and digital advertising, social media assets, consumer promotions, retailer materials, and common creative production processes.
Exceptional organizational and communications skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency with project-management and collaboration tools such as Airtable, or similar platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or digital proofing tools is a plus.
Experience working across multiple publishing imprints, product lines, or business divisions.
Experience developing copy for paid media platforms, including Meta, Google, streaming audio/video, display, native, and retailer advertising.
Experience managing external designers, freelancers, agencies, print vendors, or other production partners.
Familiarity with creative specifications, file formats, print production, accessibility considerations, and digital advertising requirements.
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and an interest in applying AI and automation to creative development, project management, and workflow optimization.

Skills

Project management
Creative operations
Marketing
Advertising
Copywriting
Editing
Proofreading
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Prioritization
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Airtable
Adobe Creative Cloud
Canva
Digital proofing tools
AI-enabled tools

Location

New York City
California
Colorado
Washington state

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Salary/Compensations

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.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Broad Based Ownership program

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do.
We believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.