Advertising Assistant, Corporate Marketing

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.

About the Role:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Advertising Assistant to join our corporate advertising team. This role will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day operations of our paid media campaigns across a variety of platforms — Amazon, Meta, Google, Target Roundel, and more — across all stages of the marketing funnel (awareness, consideration, conversion).

This position will work closely with team members focused on adult and children’s books across a wide range of genres, as well as our plans to expand audio advertising. The candidate’s support will ensure smooth campaign execution, vendor coordination, and internal workflow management, enabling the rest of the team to focus on high-impact strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Do:
Campaign Execution Support

• Open design jobs and manage ad asset timelines within internal systems
• Submit campaign assets and creative materials to vendors
• Pull and organize tracked links for paid campaigns
• Maintain live campaign documentation including spend tracking and performance recaps in coordination with the data analyst on the team

Operational + Administrative Coordination

• Oversee invoicing and payment processing in coordination with finance and external vendors
• Coordinate vendor availability and meeting scheduling
• Maintain campaign checklists and process documentation

Platform + Performance Support

• Set up and maintain lookalike audiences across platforms (Meta, Google, etc.) Assist with negative keyword upkeep on live Amazon campaigns
• Regularly pull and organize user reviews (e.g., Goodreads, Amazon) for advertising use
• Support updates and upkeep of Amazon A+ content and brand store pages

Vendor + Team Collaboration

• Liaise with external vendors to confirm placements, specs, and timelines
• Assist with new vendor research and onboarding
• Track key calendar milestones related to campaign launches and media deadlines

What You Bring:

• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, digital advertising, or publishing preferred Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Comfort working in spreadsheets and project management tools (Excel/Google Sheets, AirTable, etc.)
• Interest in digital media, publishing, or advertising operations
• Familiarity with platforms like Amazon Ads, Meta Ads Manager, or Google Ads is a plus

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.