Content Project Manager

Concord, MA 01742, USA Req #489

Thursday, April 3, 2025

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.

Role Overview

This hands-on role is a hybrid of editorial oversight and project management for the content & product development group for Pimsleur's flagship app. You’ll set up and manage course production teams, maintaining oversight for workflow and deliverables. In addition to editing and reviewing output, you'll maintain budgets, establish processes, and oversee content QA. This requires the ability to successfully juggle multiple priorities and manage relationships across the marketing, e-commerce, and other operational functions.

For more information on our Pimsleur business please visit our Pimsleur website. Pimsleur

Key Responsibilities

• Manage teams of freelance writers and editors to deliver high-quality, engaging, and educational content that aligns with the Pimsleur Methodology.
• Manage timelines, resources, and priorities for content and product feature development initiatives.
• Oversee pre-release content testing and ongoing content bug tracking and align with L1 support to ensure timely customer feedback.
• Oversee localization and translation efforts for global markets.
• Serve as point of contact for product launch scheduling, app integration, ECOM product setup and cross-company communication.
• Oversee Title Management integration with internal S&S systems including assigning & populating metadata for ISBNs, tracking studio asset deliveries and deliverables from 3rd parties.
• Collaborate with product manager and dev team to ensure seamless integration of content and app functionality.
• Oversee metadata creation and ingestion into cloud storage & delivery systems.
• Document workflows and establish operational best practices.
  
  

What You Bring

Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• 5 years of experience in editorial management, product operations, or similar function, preferably in ed-tech, language learning or similar fields.
• Strong project management skills, especially with experience in mobile content development; Familiarity with Airtable and Atlassian platforms a plus.
• Familiarity with languages, localization and multi-market product development 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.

Other details

• Job Family Editorial
• Job Function Content / Editorial / Publishing
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Regular
• Min Hiring Rate $75,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $85,000.00
  
  

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