Job Description

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.

Saga Press, an imprint dedicated to publishing bold, commercial, and visionary science fiction, fantasy, and horror, seeks an entrepreneurial Associate Publisher to help expand its publishing program.
Reporting to the Publisher, the Associate Publisher will play a critical leadership role in shaping publishing strategies and efficiencies while driving imprint growth across formats and channels.
The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for innovative publishing, with strong market instincts, and a collaborative leadership style. This role requires operational excellence, balancing high-level strategic thinking with hands-on publishing execution.

Key Responsibilities
Title & Publishing Management
• Manage a portfolio of Saga Press titles through all stages of the publishing process, ensuring schedules, deliverables, and deadlines are met.
• Maintain and oversee title metadata, seasonal lists, publishing schedules, and internal tracking systems.
• Coordinate communication and workflow among editorial, production, design, marketing, publicity, sales, and distribution teams.
• Monitor project timelines and proactively identify and resolve scheduling or workflow challenges.
Editorial & Operational Support
• Support the Publisher and Editorial Director in acquisition and list planning processes.
• Prepare materials for acquisition meetings, launch discussions, and sales conferences.
• Assist in managing contracts, profit-and-loss statements, and project documentation in collaboration with internal departments.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of title information across systems and departments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with marketing and publicity teams to support positioning, campaign planning, and launch execution.
• Coordinate with production teams to manage manufacturing schedules and key milestones.
• Work closely with sales teams to ensure timely communication of title updates and seasonal priorities.
Strategic & Administrative Leadership
• Contribute to seasonal planning, budgeting, and operational forecasting.
• Help identify opportunities to improve publishing workflows, efficiencies, and internal processes.
• Track marketplace and category trends relevant to science fiction, fantasy, and horror publishing.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, publicity, sales, subsidiary rights, and production departments to maximize title performance.
• Serve as a senior member of the Saga Press leadership team and contribute to overall imprint strategy and operations.
Business & Market Development
• Analyze sales performance, marketplace trends, and competitive positioning to inform acquisition and publishing decisions.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and list planning.
• Support growth initiatives across print, digital, audio, and subsidiary rights channels.

Qualifications
• 4–7 years of publishing experience, preferably in trade publishing or genre fiction.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a understanding of the full publishing lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills across departments and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with publishing workflows, metadata systems, schedules, and title management processes.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with seasonal title lists and cross-functional publishing operations.
• Familiarity with title management systems, budgeting tools, and publishing databases.
• Passion for science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction publishing.
• Experience supporting bestselling or high-profile publishing programs.

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.