Marketing Manager, Atria Books

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USAJob Description Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 AMSimon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. 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. We are looking for someone with 5 or more years of experience in book marketing who has a proven record of creating successful traditional and innovative campaigns for both fiction and nonfiction titles.Key ResponsibilitiesLead digital marketing initiatives across paid media, social platforms, email, influencer and creator programs, online communities, and emerging channels.Develop campaign concepts and creative briefs in partnership with internal teams and external partners.Partner with authors and agents on campaign strategy, platform growth, and reader engagement.Build strategic toolkits to engage communities across nonfiction categories.Collaborate with Editorial, Publicity, Sales, Publishing, and other teams to align strategy and execution.Create customized marketing plans that identify target audiences, key messages, channels, partnerships, and opportunities to drive awareness, engagement, and sales.Manage campaign budgets, paid media, timelines, and external vendors.Track campaign performance and market trends, using insights to optimize strategy.Test new platforms, technologies, and audience-development strategies to evolve book launches.Support seasonal planning, sales presentations, launch meetings, and imprint-wide marketing initiatives.Qualifications5+ years of experience in book publishing, marketing, brand management, or equivalent.Strong knowledge and genuine interest in nonfiction and thriller titles.Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with authors, agents, colleagues, and external partners.Highly organized project manager who can prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.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.Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.What Success Looks LikeThe successful Marketing Manager will bring together creativity, audience insight, and disciplined execution to create campaigns that make Atria's books stand out. They will be a trusted partner to authors and colleagues, an advocate for experimentation and innovation, and a marketer who understands how to turn a book's unique strengths into meaningful connections with readers.Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.