Brand Manager, Scribner Books

Job overview

The Brand Manager, Scribner Books role is onsite in New York, NY. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Scribner's high-touch authors and title campaigns within Simon & Schuster, a general-interest publisher serving readers across print, digital, and audio formats. The brand manager translates author and book identities into coordinated campaigns that build awareness, deepen reader engagement, and support sales. Working with marketing, editorial, sales, and author teams, the role develops positioning and messaging, coordinates multichannel execution, and uses audience and campaign insights to guide ongoing growth.

What you'll do

• Define positioning, target audiences, and messaging for assigned authors, books, series, and initiatives
• plan and execute campaigns across digital advertising, social media, email, retail, events, and partnerships
• maintain brand consistency
• identify readership opportunities
• build relationships with booksellers, influencers, and aligned brands
• coordinate timelines and deliverables
• monitor market trends and campaign performance
• manage budgets and calendars
• support long-term interest in authors and backlist titles.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

new york ny

brand manager

scribner books

book publishing

author campaigns

brand strategy

consumer marketing

digital advertising

social media

reader engagement

simon & schuster

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off, and Broad Based Ownership program.

Why this role

Three to five years of brand management, consumer marketing, or related experience; publishing, media, or entertainment experience preferred; role includes focused seasonal campaigns for frontlist titles.

About the employer

Simon & Schuster is hiring for this role. Industry: Book Publishers. Sector: 51.