Marketing Associate; –position

Marketing Associate (12–14-month contract position)
Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description
Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Simon & Schuster has been 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.

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Simon & Schuster Canada  isseeking a creative, organized, and dynamic Marketing Associate on a contract basis to develop and execute title-specific marketing campaigns on a wide variety of books and author brands and support our company’s digital strategy.

This role is a full-time, hybrid (2-3 days in office) contract position covering parental leave. The contract will last approximately 12-14 months, with a prorated salary of $55,.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the ideal candidate will be an imaginative, highly detail-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and strategic professional – with 2-4 years’ experience working in a marketing capacity – who can multi-task, set priorities, and manage a multitude of complex projects within budget and on tight timelines.

Responsibilities:

Create, develop, and execute integrated marketing campaigns for key titles and author brands across Simon & Schuster Canada’s domestic and international lists.

Communicate detailed campaign updates directly to authors, editors, publicists, and sales teams.

Support our team’s digital marketing initiatives including but not limited to email marketing, content marketing, and social media strategy.

Participate in the planning and preparation for all seasonal conference meetings.

Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across various departments – including marketing, editorial and sales – and external partners.

Contribute to seasonal and themed marketing campaigns.

Provide marketing support for retailers, supporting promotions.

Assist with administrative tasks, events and festivals as needed.

Contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed, supporting the company’s strategic goals and editorial vision.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.

2-4 years of hands‑on marketing experience, preferably in a publishing environment.

Excellent project management, communication, organizational, prioritization and presentation skills.

Experienced in using all major social media platforms, with the ability to create and manage social media copy, content, and content calendars effectively.

Demonstrate a strong aptitude for digital marketing and online engagement.

Self‑starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

Exceptional written and oral communications skills, with the ability to adapt your voice for both the channel and the audience.

Willingness to experiment and think creatively about book marketing.

And of course, a passion for books!

Simon & Schuster Canada is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster Canada, 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 Canada 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.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster Canada role will be employees of Simon & Schuster ,LLCCanada ULC , subject to all policies , including the Workplace Privacy Notice , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

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